Leave of Absence Reporting:
A leave of absence form must be submitted to the office ahead of planned leave of absence from school:
Leave of absence form – pupils
Signing in Late/out Early Guidance:

Leaving the Classroom Guidance:

Child Protection Guidance:
- http://www.safershetland.com/for-children-and-young-people
- Schools – Shetland Islands Council
- SJHS Child Protection Procedures August 2026
Our Canteen provide hot meals daily for our ELC-Secondary pupils. For those with adapted diets, please complete adapted diets form available in the link below. Information regarding ParentPay and parent booking is available here: ParentPay – Shetland Islands Council

Clothing Grant & EMA:
A Clothing Grant is a grant awarded to children from families on a low income to help towards the cost of clothing and footwear.
The Clothing Grant awards are as follows:
- Early Years – £150
- Primary – £180
- Secondary – £225
Pupils who turn 16 on or before 30th September will not be eligible for a Clothing Grant but should apply for an Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) instead. These pupils will still be eligible for Free School Meals, if they meet the criteria.
Further information about clothing grants and free school meals is available here: EMA, Bursaries and Financial Support – Shetland Islands Council

