For safeguarding reasons, school needs to be informed about every absence from school as soon as possible. This can be done either by phoning school on 01709-710033 and leaving a message or by emailing office@thorogateschool.co.uk . School will confirm by phone or text that the message has been received. Where a child is absent without a reason, school will make every every effort to contact the family - usually by phone (including phoning known social circle) and by sending a text.
In the light of recent national incidents, if no response can be elicited, school may refer the absence to other agencies such as social care or the police.