Dear Colleagues, we have been experiencing some confusion with the ‘Absence categories’ for staff. This can lead to misunderstandings with regards to staff attendance records. Please note the following clarifications. More guidance is on the Absence Request Form:
School Business (SB); if you are absent on behalf of NIS
Professional Leave (PFL): if you are absent on behalf of another organisation (eg Workshop leader, accreditation visit, presenting at a conference)
Professional Leave (PFL): if you are absent for personal professional reasons (eg Interviews, job fairs)
Professional Development (PD): Attending a course, workshop or conference (eg IB Workshop, ACAMIS workshops, EARCOS)
Personal Leave (PL): Must be approved by Arden (eg Embassy visits, meeting family at the airport)