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Our expectation is that you will be present for every day of your training. Since we rely heavily on peer-led learning, it is important that everyone commits to be present and active throughout their time training with us. Missing more than a day or two will significantly impact your learning and the learning of others on your cohort.
Just like in the workplace, it is your responsibility to catch up with any session content missed, and to communicate with your peers about any project developments missed while you are absent.
We understand that there may be personal circumstances which means you may not be available for every day of the programme. We ask that you let us know before the programme begins, of any planned absences. If something comes up during the programme, we ask that you give us 2 weeks notice as a minimum.
Missing more than 2 days of the programme will significantly impact you learning. If you expect to miss more time than this, let us know. If you will miss more than 5 days, we may ask you to defer your place on the programme.
For any days you do miss, you will be expected to find time to catch up on the material you missed.
On any day you will be absent, let the programme facilitator know at least two hours notice before the programme begins. This means by 15:00 on the Software Foundation and by 07:45 on the apprenticeship training.
We expect you to provide a reason for your absence. Acceptable reasons for absence include: illness, bereavement and medical appointments.
We expect you to arrive on time for each session. If you are running late, please inform us as soon as you can.
If you have been absent for more than 2 days consecutively, or have been absent for more than 4 days non-consecutively, we will arrange a time to speak about your absence. This conversation will focus on the impact on your learning, and ways we may be able to support you to continue on the programme.
If an apprentice is absent without giving reason or notice, is late more than twice a week or more than 4 times in a month then they will be placed on a support plan, working with the Team Lead, Relationships Lead and Course Facilitators to ensure they understand the course expectations and are able to meet the requirements of the programme.