Illness All children are poorly from time-to-time. If your child is too ill to attend, please telephone school by 8:45am to advise us of the reason for their absence. You can call us on 01472 230230, send and email to admin@qma.nelcmail.co.uk or send a message on the arbor app. Medical Appointments Some children miss school for routine dental, eye and medical appointments. Wherever possible please make appointments outside of school hours. If this is not possible, please bring your child to school, register them for their mark and then take them for their appointment. NHS guidance Is my child too ill for school?