School Absence Reason and Code Correction Record

Enter the pupil's full name.

Use the school's normal pupil identifier.

Enter the date of the session to which the absence relates.

State whether the absence relates to a morning session, afternoon session or another recorded session.

Enter the initial code recorded in the attendance register. For an absence whose reason was not established before the register closed, enter Code N.

Enter the date on which the school began following up the unexplained or unexpected absence.

Select every method used to try to establish the reason for absence.

Enter the number of documented follow-up attempts made so far.

Record the dates, times, methods, recipients and outcomes of each attempt. Do not include unnecessary sensitive information.

Select the status that applies when this record is completed or reviewed.

Complete this field only if the reason has been established. Leave blank if the reason remains unestablished.

Complete this field only if the reason has been established. Record the factual reason and any information needed to support the selected attendance code.

Enter the number of school days elapsed when this record is reviewed. Use 0 for the session date.

Complete this field if the reason has been established. Enter the correct code used in the school's attendance register. If the reason cannot be established within five school days, enter Code O instead.

Complete this field if the reason has not been established within five school days.

Complete this field when Code N has been replaced by the correct code or amended to Code O.

Record any relevant administrative notes, further follow-up required or action owner. Keep the record factual and proportionate.

Enter the name or staff identifier of the person completing this record.

Enter the date this record was completed or reviewed.

This confirmation does not replace any required follow-up or register amendment.

• Tick when complete