How to report absence

If a child is absent, please contact the office by making a telephone call (0208 940 9207), or via Parentmail or emailing (office@meadlands.richmonds.sch.uk) each day the child is absent. If we do not hear from you, the school will call home after 09:00 each day of absence. All reasons for absence will be recorded and monitored by the school. 

Emotional Based School Avoidance (EBSA)

Emotional Related School Avoidance (EBSA) is a term that is used to describe a small number of pupils who do not attend school, often having prolonged absence due to underlying emotional reasons.

EBSA is typically associated with emotional symptoms that often manifest behaviourally. There is often no single cause of EBSA and it is believed that there is likely to be a combination of factors which put a child at risk of non-attendance due to anxiety. It is important to note that most children, at some point of their schooling will have some form of school related anxiety but this does not automatically mean that they are going to suffer from ERSA.

School support

If parents notice any indicators of EBSA and are concerned about their child, it is vital that they communicate these worries as early as possible. This can be done via the class teacher, who will then pass on your concerns to the relevant person. We will then be able to assess and put a plan in place to support the child.

Illness

If you are unsure if a child should be kept off school due to illness, the guide below may help to decide. If you need any further assistance, please ring the school office and we will be happy to help.