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The school attendance system needs an overhaul; just sent poorly DD to school, because if I keep her off I have to get 'medical attention' or she gets an unauthorised absense

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KatyMac · 05/02/2014 08:34

She has a 'virus' eg a bad cold; she needs fluids, paracetamol & rest. It's fairly bad - she has missed 2 nights of dance class

She is grey and looks awful; but because she has asthma and a fairly ropey health record I'm not qualified to judge if she is well enough to go to school or not Hmm so I have to send her in

Last May they sent her home too ill to attend on Tuesday & gave her UA for the Wednesday Hmm - it was her only one ever!!

This is wrong

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VoiceoversSoundSmug · 05/02/2014 08:46

My children have complex medical needs, so I sent the school this link, to let them know I know the new rules! Wink I was threatened with prison and fines and all sorts by education welfare, the children were not sent work and all sorts. The stress!

www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/277025/draft_statutory_guidance_on_supporting_pupils_at_school_with_medical_conditions_for_consultation.pdf

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KatyMac · 05/02/2014 08:45

The school's attendance officer thinks I keep her off when she is well enough for school - so the school get to decided if she is ill enough to be off

I just got the call - she is being sent home

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Pantone363 · 05/02/2014 08:45

I agree. DD was ill yesterday and today with a cold/temp/sore throat. I sent her in whereas previously I'd of kept her off.

No mod toes note (waste of resources) and she'll get an UA. I don't care if she does but then she misses out on all the treats the school gives for 100% attendance.

OddBoots · 05/02/2014 08:44

I'm not sure I understand. Is it the amount of sickness leave she has already had this year that means the school is asking for a medical note?

Onesleeptillwembley · 05/02/2014 08:41

Because she has asthma and isn't well you aren't qualified to judge if she's well enough or not to attend? That doesn't even make sense. What point are you actually attempting to make?

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