Reporting Pupil Absence

All absences must be reported via Class Charts by 08:30am

How to report absence through Class Charts 

• Please log in to Class Charts app and you will see a labelled ‘report absence’. On the app, this will appear along the top of the screen. On a web browser, this will appear on the left-hand side. 

• Input the absence date and reason for absence. Please be specific about the reason, rather than just stating ‘illness’. If the reason is not specific enough, we will need to follow up for more information. 

• Attach supporting evidence if necessary (e.g. an appointment letter/text) 

• During the morning, you will be able to see that the absence has been ‘acknowledged’ if there is enough information provided. If it is not acknowledged, please edit to add more information. 

• Daily Attendance Messages - Each student's attendance is checked daily, parents will receive a message via ClassCharts or a phone call if their child has missed any lessons without reporting the absence.

• If parent forget to report a child’s absence, this will be marked unauthorised.

If a student is absent for more than 4 days due to illness, a doctor's note must be provided.

Request of Absence Form

Please note the school cannot authorise any absence for holiday or family trips during term time.

More detailed guidance in our attendance policy can be found in the policies section of our website.

To request absence in exceptional circumstances please send a completed Absence Request Form

For Year 12 and Year 13 students please email it to sixthform@charternorthdulwich.org.uk