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School attendance and supporting children in education

School attendance guidance

Guidance for parents and carers on school attendance, for example lateness, holidays during term time and sickness

Penalty fines for missing school

Find out how penalty notices are paid, why they're issued and about prosecution and appeals

Support for children at risk of being suspended or excluded from school

Support we can offer your child if they are at risk of or have been suspended or excluded

Education support for children who cannot attend school due to medical needs

Supporting all children with medical conditions with their education

Refer a child not receiving a formal education to us

For teachers who need to refer a child missing from education, including information for concerned members of the general public

Remove a pupil from the school roll

Guidance on removing compulsory school-age children from roll

Home tuition and hospital teaching services guidance

Arrangements for supporting pupils at their school with medical conditions

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