Holidays
Holiday Activity and Food Programme
If your child is eligible for free school mean then over the holidays they can get access to free holiday clubs through and organisation called HAF.
Below is a video all about it and the latest clubs to sign up to will be listed below that.
Application For Leave of Absence From School
Missing school can disrupt a child's learning progression, as well as their ability to engage with peers and participate in ongoing projects. Parental support in maintaining regular school attendance is highly appreciated and can make a significant difference in a pupil's educational journey.
Parents/carers should obtain permission from the headteacher before taking a child out of school for leave during term time for any reason.
Absences taken without permission may be unauthorised by the school. Parents do not have the automatic right to insist that school absences are authorised, only the school may decide how to mark the register. Schools must take into account the statutory Department for Education (DfE) guidance when deciding whether to authorise a leave request. Schools can grant a leave of absence for exceptional circumstances at their discretion.
Generally, the DfE does not consider a need or desire for a holiday or other absence for the purpose of leisure and recreation to be an exceptional circumstance. Leave of absence should not be granted for a pupil to take part in protest activity during school hours.
Where absences are not authorised and meet the qualifying trigger (10 sessions (equivalent of 5 days) in a rolling 10 school-week period), schools must consider applying to the Local Authority (LA) for a penalty notice. Upon receipt of such an application, the LA may decide to either issue a penalty notice or institute other legal action (eg prosecution).
If you wish to apply for leave for your child you must fill in the Application for Leave of Absence form, giving as much notice as possible. The form can be printed at home (PDF above) or you can collect a hard copy from the school office.
Latest Holiday Club Information
If you are eligible for free school meals, you can get a free place at the Holiday Activities and Food Programme (HAF)!!
In summer this will be for 16 days, with each day's sessions lasting at least 4 hours
You will get to
•Take part in sports, fun activities and games
•Learn a new skill or hobby
•Meet up with friends and make new ones
•Have a tasty healthy meal
To find out more
Visit out website
Holiday activities and food programme (HAF) - Lancashire County Council
Or email CFW-HAF@lancashire.gov.uk