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Radio Cambridgeshire,18 mins

Neale-Wade Academy’s New Sick Policy

Dotty McLeod

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Neale-Wade Academy in March will no longer authorise student absences related to period pain unless "related medical information" is provided. They also won't accept explanations such as "unwell, poorly or ill". Some parents have expressed concerns on the new policy on sick days.

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