Remember:

• Every day your child is absent from school is an opportunity missed and we strongly advise that you do not take them out of school during term time.

• The more time your child is in school, the more they will learn.

• There are only 190 statutory school days which leaves 175 days for holidays.

• When children attend school consistently they are more likely to do well in their work, develop good friendship groups, build strong relationships and feel connected with the school community

• A 10 day absence taken during term time is 20 learning sessions your child will never get back.

• There is clear evidence of a link between poor attendance at school and low levels of academic achievement

• Your child may find it difficult to catch up on the work they’ve missed
   

 

Please note:

Should your child’s absence be referred to the Local Authority for a Fixed Penalty Notice, the charges are as follows:

• First penalty notice - £160 paid within 28 days/£80 paid within 21 days.

• Second penalty notice - £160 if paid within 28 days.

• A third penalty notice will not be issued to the same parent in respect of the same child within 3 years of the date of issue of the first. Other actions will be considered such as prosecution, or other legal intervention.