Reporting absence

If a student is going to be absent from college, please ensure that a parent/guardian emails the reason for your absence to: absences@asfc.ac.uk.

Alternatively, you can call the College Reception on 0161 330 2330 before 9 am to report absence.

If you become ill or need to leave college for an appointment, please sign out at the main reception. These absences will be recorded as "Explained."

Please note: Students living independently should speak directly to their Senior Tutor.

Explained Absences

There will be a single attendance figure visible to you on Cedar, rather than the previous two figures (Actual and Authorised). This new system aims to provide a more accurate representation of your actual attendance in classes and tutorials.

Absences resulting from appointments, illnesses, driving tests, or ceremonies outside of college hours will now be marked as absences, with a few exceptions (details to follow). The goal is to simplify the attendance record, offering a clearer picture of the lessons you have attended.

We require parents or guardians to notify the college of any absences. However, these will be recorded under "Explained" absence instead of "Authorised."