Likelihood of pupil being given leave?

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GaryBarlowsTaxReturn · 27/01/2018 17:54

Anybody know the likelihood of a student aged 12 being allowed a couple of days leave for attend a family wedding? I assume there is specific legislation concerning this? I don't have school age kids so I don't know how it all works. Thanks in advance for any help anyone can give me.

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underneaththeash · 27/01/2018 19:56

I think it depends on the school. Make feelers with the other parents.

Ds's school doesn't allow time off for anything, so you just lie and say that they're ill. It's less of a problem when they're older as you can explain why you're lying and tell them not to say anything.

Its absolutely ridiculous and just makes parents less supportive of the school

prh47bridge · 27/01/2018 19:54

No, there is no specific legislation. The head can give leave of absence in exceptional circumstances. A family wedding is generally not classed as an exceptional circumstance. However, it is at the head's discretion. There may be some heads who would allow this. But if you are planning a wedding and want a 12-year old to attend, it is best to avoid dates that would require them to take days off school.

Having said that, if the 12-year old's attendance is otherwise good it is unlikely the parents would be fined. However, if it is unauthorised it may result in a fine and it would certainly increase the likelihood of a fine if the child has any further absences.

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