Dear Parent/Carer,

Re: Studybugs - Report Absence Securely and Help Improve Children's Health.

We're pleased to announce that SMRT is introducing a new, more efficient and secure system for reporting your child's absence due to illness, in the Main School Years 7-11, called Studybugs.

Study bugs is a system that we are using solely for attendance. The app is easy to use and integrated into our Main School sytems.

We are looking to roll this out in the future for Sixth Form but are first implementing it in the Main School only (Y7 - Y11) from September 2025.

Top 3 reasons to use Studybugs:

1. It's integrated with our systems, so we know right away if your child is unaccounted for.
2. It's quick and easy to register and use, automatically acknowledges receipt of your message and reminds you to keep us posted.
3. You'll be helping the NHS and other public health organisations improve children's health. ( https://studybugs.com/about/schools)

If you haven't already, please get the free Studybugs app, or register on the Studybugs website, and use it to tell us whenever your child is ill and unable to attend school.

Get the app or register now at https://studybugs.com/about/parents, or use the QR code on the attached PDF.

Please note that you can still email or phone us regarding an absence; it is essential that we know a reason for absence as soon as possible.

Yours sincerely

The Attendance Team