The new Cover policy for November 2014 Ashton aims to provide good quality cover work in the absence of the normal teacher to ensure effective learning is continuing. The school currently employs four cover supervisors to undertake this work and provide a professional service. As from January 2012 Rachael Lighthowler will be in charge of Cover . Staff absence should be reported to her as soon as possible on the day of absence with relevant work emailed or faxed to school before the start of the school day. Known Leave of absence requests Forms for absence requests will also be available from the staff room and dealt in the same way as the Cover requests.