We ask that parents/carers report absences each day their child is absent, unless prearranged. We request that this happens before 8am providing a reason for the absence. This is a necessary safeguarding measure. If no contact is made, then the college will send a text home or call to confirm the absence.

Whilst we understand it is difficult when your child is ill, we are hopeful you would still send them into college for minor ailments such as headaches and tiredness.

View more information about attendance and punctuality here

If you live over 3 miles from John Ferneley College, you will need to contact Leicestershire County Council School Transport department to apply for a bus pass on any of their available routes.

Click https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/school-transport to be taken to the Leicestershire County Council school transport site.

• Email: [email protected]

If you have lost or misplaced your existing bus pass, please go to Student Services at lunch or break time and a temporary one will be issued while you await a replacement.

Please do not attempt to travel on the bus without a valid bus pass.

Many of our families use public services run by Arriva and Centrebus - please visit these external providers for more information.

At John Ferneley College, we are proud to offer delicious, nutritious and excellent value school meals provided by our excellent Catering Team. We provide nutritionally balanced food and offer a varied menu.

We have two catering outlets of food service at John Ferneley:

• Key Stage 3 (Years 7, 8 and 9) - Restaurant
• Key Stage 4 (Years 10 and 11) - Auditorium and External POD Each outlet is open at mid-morning break and at lunchtime. Requesting a Medical Diet (Online Form Required)
• If your child requires a medical diet due to a food allergy, food intolerance or a medical condition that requires an adapted menu (e.g. carbohydrate count for Type 1 Diabetes), please follow this link to complete the Medical Diet Request Form: https://orders.lunchhound.co.uk/medicaldiets/request

Free School Meals

Your child might be entitled to Free School Meals. Please visit Leicestershire County Counci’s (LCC) website to find out more > https://www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/social-care-and-supporting-families/free-school-meals or call the LCC School Catering Services on 0116 305 5417.

Natasha's Law

As announced by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs in 2019, Natasha's Law requires all food businesses in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to include labels featuring a full list of ingredients on all pre-packaged food.

View the current menu in the attachment below.

View our full Uniform Guidance in the attachment below.