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ATTENDANCE

You should try to attend lessons 100% of the time.

The minimum attendance policy at Birmingham College is 80%. This is calculated each month.

If your attendance drops below 80% this could affect your course.
For some students it could also bring problems with their visa or sponsorship.

If you cannot come to class you must contact the college before 9am (by phone, text or email).
You must have a good reason.

If you know you cannot come to class or will be late because you have an appointment, please
tell your teacher before the appointment.

If you do not come to college without contacting the administrator, the College will telephone
you to check if you have a problem. It is important that the College knows where you are and
that you are safe.

Poor attendance will have a negative effect on your learning. You will not improve quickly and
may not get the results you want.

If you do not contact college:

Stage 1: If you are absent for three consecutive days you will receive a verbal or email warning.

Stage 2: If you are absent for six consecutive days you will receive a written reminder.

Stage 3 If you are absent for ten consecutive days the you will be suspended from the
College.

If you are on a visa, you will be reported to the UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration).

If a student is sponsored, they will be reported to the sponsor.

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