absence reporting

How can I inform the school if my child is off?

To report an absence to the school, please use one of the options below: 

• Logging into Parents Portal and adding the absence providing details of the reason for absence

• By email, laurencekirk.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk with your child/children’s name, year and the date(s) and reason for absence

• By phone on 01561 400640, selecting option 1 and leaving a voicemail with the pupil(s) name, year and date(s) and reason for absence

Please remember if your child/children are to be absent from school you must let the school know as soon as possible.  It is essential and important that any absence from school is communicated to the school as early as possible alongside a reason why your child/children will not be in school. 

If your child/children are off school and we do not have a reason for their absence by early morning or early afternoon, we will need to follow this up on safeguarding grounds and if we don't get a reply.