We ask that parents submit term time leave of absence requests online using the new Bradford Council form, which came into effect from November 2025. The form can be accessed via this link: https://www.bradford.gov.uk/LOAForm
Once you have submitted your form via the link above, you will receive an acknowledgment. A copy of your request will also be sent to us in school. Your request will then be considered in accordance with the local authority and school policies for leave of absence during term time and you will receive correspondence regarding the decision that has been made in your case.
We would remind parents that holidays in term time will not be authorised (other than in exceptional circumstances) and you may be subject to a fixed penalty notice being issued to you by the Local Authority if your child is absent for 5 or more days for this reason.
For parents and carers wishing to submit a leave of absence request for an appointment i.e. doctors or dentists (anything typically one day or less), we would ask that you submit those requests by emailing attendanceteam@appletonacademy.co.uk directly. A member of the team will then be in touch to discuss this with you.
We would remind parents and carers that you should attempt to make appointments outside of the school day wherever possible, so that your child does not lose out on time spent learning. Please also ensure that you child attends school before and after appointments. Please do not absent children for the whole day where an appointment lasts for only an hour or two.
Thank you for your continuing support.
