For term time holidays approval must be sought in advance with a request submitted ideally two school weeks in advance to enable sufficient time for consideration. Head teachers cannot by law authorise a term time holiday after the event and in such cases the absence will be marked as unauthorised.  

Please note: we will only accept the new 2020 form available below.

The following criteria will be carefully considered before granting a leave of absence:

• Age of the child
• Time of year of the proposed trip
• Length and purpose of the holiday
• Impact on continuity of learning
• Circumstances of the family
• Wishes of the parents
• Overall attendance pattern
• The stage of education
• The child’s progress
• Any cultural issues
• Benefits to the child
• Any guidance or clarifications issued by Welsh Government or Ministers