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School attendance and support

School attendance guidance

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

Fines for missing school

How penalty notices are paid, why they're issued, prosecution and appeals

Support for children at risk of suspension or exclusion

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

Support for children who cannot attend school (medical needs)

Supporting all children with medical conditions with their education

Refer a child missing education

For teachers who need to refer a child missing from formal education, includes information for members of the public

Remove a pupil from the school roll

Guidance on removing compulsory school-age children from roll

Home tuition and hospital teaching

Support for pupils with medical conditions at school

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