Unauthorised absence from school

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If my child was taken out of school for a holiday during term time, is the fine £60 per parent per child per day or just £60 per parent per child no matter whether it’s 1 week or 2 weeks? Thank you.

£60 per parent per child if the absence is 5 days or more.

£60 per parent per holiday. Ours kicks in after 3 days. Some local authorities only needed one day, not sure if that is still the case.

I think it's variable.

Looking for some advice, my daughter has had a fair bit of time off school this year due to health issues. Her school haven’t been very understanding and are now asking for medical evidence each time she’s off.

During a meeting with the school they threatened fines and convictions if the evidence wasn’t supplied.

I don’t have a problem providing the evidence as such, although it’s a bit of a hassle.

The thing that I wasn’t happy about was that they said the requirement for medical evidence will continue in the next academic year? The reason they ask for it is due to low attendance, so surely this resets each year?

I’ve also read that school can’t ask for evidence too often, does anyone have any experience or advice regarding this please?

They can't fine by day, it's for the period of absence.

Check your council's code of conduct, to see when the fine kicks in (most are after 10 sessions, which is 5 school days, others are less tolerant).