Leave of Absence

On 19th August 2024 the Government introduced a new National Framework for Penalty Notices. Under the National Framework all schools will be required to consider a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN) when a child has missed 10 or more sessions for unauthorised reasons in 10 school weeks.

First FPN in a 3-year period: £160 per parent, per child to be paid within 28 days. Reduced to £80 per parent, per child if paid within 21 days
Second FPN in a 3-year period: £160 per parent, per child to be paid within 28 days
Third occasion in a 3-year period: A FPN will not be issued, and the Local Authority will consider alternative enforcement.