At Ballacottier Primary School we actively discourage parents from withdrawing pupils from school during term time to avoid disrupting learning.
The Headteacher may authorise up to a maximum of 10 school days per academic year in accordance with Department of Education, Sport and Culture policy.
A holiday absence request form (available from the school office) should be completed in advance of the start of the holiday for the Headteacher to consider authorising.
It is the Department of Education, Sport and Culture’s policy to record any absences for holidays that exceed the ten days as unauthorised on the school register.
The school asks that wherever possible holidays are booked during school holidays to avoid disrupting children’s learning.