Term Dates
REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE IN TERM TIME
The 2024 regulation amendments make clear that head teachers may not grant any leave of absence (holiday) during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. The amendments give parents no entitlement to take their child out of school for a holiday in term time. The Head teacher and the Governing Body will determine what the exceptional circumstances are.
TAKING YOUR CHILD OUT OF SCHOOL WITHOUT THE SCHOOL’S AUTHORISATION MAY RESULT IN THE LOCAL AUTHORITY ISSUING A FIXED PENALTY NOTICE TO EACH PARENT/CARER FOR EACH CHILD.
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Penalties for unauthorised absence |
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Timeline |
One child |
Two children |
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Paid within 21 days |
£80 per parent |
£80 per child = £160 per parent |
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After 21 days before 28 days |
£160 per parent |
£160 per child = £320 per parent |
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After 28 days |
You will be summons to appear before the Magistrates’ Court on the grounds you have failed to secure your child’s regular attendance. |
You will be summons to appear before the Magistrates’ Court on the grounds you have failed to secure your children’s regular attendance. |