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Emailing school to say child is going on holiday, do I tell them or ask them?!

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Diddumms · 19/09/2023 09:30

I mean I know I can't really 'ask' them because it's booked but I'm struggling with the wording

I've currently got a waffley email saying

Good morning. Due to the nature of our work (we run a holiday park) school holidays aren't available to us to go abroad, so we have booked to go away next week meaning Sons name won't be in until this date. We apologise for any disruption this may cause and will ensure we do reading and some cultural experiences whilst we are away. Please let me know if you need to discuss this further"

Husband thinks I'm mad and just need to factually say "Sons name won't be in school next week as we are on holiday, he will be back on this date"

He's only in reception so not actually compulsory school age, if that changes things

OP posts:
Smartiepants79 · 23/09/2023 12:58

I have had a bit of a look. Every government document I read states that once a child is enrolled in a school attendance is compulsory. There is no mention of children’s age making a difference?
Can you point me to the law that suggests otherwise?
I understand that it is not compulsory for a child to be enrolled in education until they turn 5 but if you choose to send your child before that (as most people do) the rules of that educational setting surely apply?

BCCoach · 23/09/2023 13:04

Shakirasma · 19/09/2023 17:07

I am well aware of what you are saying, however at a recent LA training session it was confirmed that we were no longer to used code X as although below CSA, the parents had chosen to forego their right to delay entry and once enrolled in school family holiday (not agreed) code G must be used in all cases.

So what is code X actually for?

BCCoach · 23/09/2023 13:16

Smartiepants79 · 23/09/2023 12:58

I have had a bit of a look. Every government document I read states that once a child is enrolled in a school attendance is compulsory. There is no mention of children’s age making a difference?
Can you point me to the law that suggests otherwise?
I understand that it is not compulsory for a child to be enrolled in education until they turn 5 but if you choose to send your child before that (as most people do) the rules of that educational setting surely apply?

You didn’t look at the only documents which matter, which are the Education Acts 1996 and 2011. There is no legal power to fine parents of children under CSA for unauthorised attendance.

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