“If you want to work in the film and TV industry you need to show up on time, all the time. Our work is collaborative and attendance and punctuality is therefore critical to our success. These habits don’t start when you start work, they start now which is why we value attendance and punctuality so highly here at LSA”
— Tim Bevan - LSA Founder and Co-Chairman of Working Title

Reporting absence or lateness for students

Phone: 0208 106 8116

Email: attendance@lsa.ac.uk

ll students must inform their tutor and Reception in advance of any planned absence (with a letter, email or phone call from their parent/guardian or Doctor.)

  1. ALL absences must be verified by the parent, in advance where possible or following absence caused by unforeseen circumstances.  A student can call in but the parent will be contacted if no letter or email is provided as a follow up. A parent/guardian phone call need not be followed up with a letter.  A letter/appointment card or email from a doctor or medical professional is also acceptable.  This written confirmation must go to the attendance manager.

  2. You must notify LSA Attendance preferably by phone, text or email for every day of absence by 9.00am.  A text message is not acceptable. The call or email should go to Reception/Attendance, not to an individual tutor:  attendance@lsa.ac.uk

  3. You must notify LSA Attendance preferably by phone, text or email for every day of absence by 9.00am.  A text message is not acceptable. The call or email should go to Reception/Attendance, not to an individual tutor:  attendance@lsa.ac.uk

  4. Unauthorised absence is a serious concern.  Truancies can lead to a student immediately having a Stage 1  Commitment meeting (see LSA Conduct and Behaviour Policy.)  Persistent or frequent truancy may result in the termination of a student’s place at LSA.  Parents will be notified about truancy by email.  It is important to note that a student’s attendance to all lessons determines their attendance rate. 

  5. A text message will be sent home automatically if a student is not in college by 10.30am and we have not been notified of the reason.  An immediate response from a parent/guardian is then required to verify the student’s whereabouts and if no response is received, this can lead to an escalation of the safeguarding process.

    Click here to access the full attendance and punctuality policy.