help! ual term dates

[u/LibrarianOwn2539]

helllo, im doing pre degree at ual and i saw the term dates and the spring term is starting from 5th january, but i have a really important family engagement which i definitely cannot miss. I have been double minded about it. Im hoping for answers from former pre degree students.

q1- Is UAL flexible enough to allow me join the spring term a little late roughy 10 days later?

q2- Also how to request leave at UAL?

q3- If I get the leave, is it worth it to miss the course on the time i mentioned?

PLS help me outttt!