Pupil Absence
Attendance in Trafford schools is amongst the highest in England, and this is reflected in the high standards of achievement in Trafford schools.
In accordance with our penalty notice code of conduct you can be fined or prosecuted if you don’t give your child an education. You'll normally get warnings and offers of help from the school first. You cannot pay part of a penalty notice or pay it in instalments. The Government says it must be paid in full and your ability to pay is not something which the law allows us to consider. You have up to 28 days from receiving the penalty notice to pay it in full.
You can only allow your child to miss school if either:
- they’re too ill to go in; or
- you’ve got advance permission from the school
Please refer to GMHSC's Covid advice for parents leaflet to provide further Covid-19 related information.
There’s extra support available if your child can’t go to school for long periods because of a health problem.
You have to get permission from the head teacher if you want to take your child out of school during term time.
You can be fined for taking your child on holiday during term time without the school’s permission.
A school cannot take a pupil off their school roll unless it meets the pupil registration regulations.
Penalty Notices for Unauthorised Absence from School: Advice for Parents and Carers
We understand that receiving a penalty notice may cause emotional distress and financial hardship. Should you require any advice, the following organisations may be able to offer support.