Please see the letter that went home regarding Holidays and Avoidable Absences in Term Time
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Attendance Regulations September 2013
There were changes to the law which govern attendance in schools and holidays during term time. Amendments were made to the 2006 regulations in the Education (Pupil Registration) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2013. These amendments came into force on the 1st September 2013.
Term Time Holidays:
“The Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006 used to allow headteachers to grant leave of absence for the purpose of a family holiday during term time for ‘special circumstances’ of up to ten days leave per school year. Headteachers were also able to grant extended leave of more than 10 days in ‘exceptional circumstances’.”
Amendments to the 2006 regulations removed reference to the family holiday and extended leave as well as the statutory threshold of 10 school days. The amendments make it clear that headteachers may not grant any leave of absence during term time unless there are ‘exceptional circumstances’. Headteachers should determine the number of school days a child can be away from school if the leave is granted.
What this means is that we no longer authorise holidays taken during term time. If there are ‘exceptional circumstances’, each case will be considered on an individual basis. All other non-medical absences will be treated as unauthorised. These legislation changes have been made by the Department of Education in order to improve attendance and emphasise the importance of ensuring that no valuable school time is lost. School is absolutely essential for pupils’ future life chances.
Please work with us to ensure we make the most of every minute of your child’s valuable time in school by getting them here everyday, on time and ready to learn.
In the event of an ‘exceptional circumstance’ where you wish to request absence for your child, please complete an Absence Request form and return to Reception.
Click here for our Attendance Policy.
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