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    Absence or Lateness

    • What you should do if unexpected circumstances mean that you will be late or unable to attend a scheduled session.


    • If you are unable to attend or arrive on time, it is very important that you email or ring (ideally before 9.30 am), so that we know you are OK and we can inform your tutors. Please email attendance@bruford.ac.uk or call on 0208 308 2659 with your...

      NAME:

      COURSE/LEVEL:

      REASON FOR ABSENCE:

      NAME(S) OF THE TUTOR & SESSION YOU’LL MISS:


    • How to request time off for scheduled medical appointments or important personal commitments

    • An acceptable absence is a planned absence which has been authorised by your Course Leader.  You must complete the Leave of Absence from (attached below) including a signature from your Course leader, and send it to attendance@rosebruford.bruford.ac.uk. 

      Examples of legitimate planned absences include:

      • A medical appointment which could not be arranged outside University College hours.
      • Occasional care for a person for whom the student has a definite caring responsibility.
      • A religious holiday
      • Funeral 
      • A University College representatives' meeting, committee or board 

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      Leave of Absence Form File

      Please complete this form and get your Course Leader to authorise your request.