FAQs Archive - Ryecroft Academy

Q: What do I do if my child is ill?

If your child is unable to attend school please inform us as soon as possible either by telephone or e-mail, leaving your child's full details ie. full name, class and reason for absence. If we do not receive any information we will contact you to find out why your child is absent.

Q: How should I inform school of changes to my contact details?

Please make sure that your contact details are kept up to date by completing the contact pages in your child’s Planner every term. If you move house or change your telephone number you should inform us as soon as possible by telephoning the school or sending a letter addressed to your child’s Head of Year.

Q: What should I do if I think my child is being bullied?

If you suspect that your child is being bullied, please contact their Head of Year as soon as possible. We take bullying very seriously and any student found to be bullying another will be punished through the Positive Discipline system.

Q: Can I take my child out of school for a holiday during term time?

Every school day counts. Following changes in the law, parents are not permitted to take their children out of school during term time for holidays. Please refer to the school calendar when booking holidays.