Unauthorised absence for under 5

[Collienova]

I'm confused about a reply slip I got back from my DDs school regarding an absence slip I handed in. It came back as absence not authorised as the circumstances are not exceptional. We've got a DS on the way and were planning a trip to Eurodisney before my DS turns 5 as a birthday treat and as a last chance before the baby comes.

I know this doesn't qualify as 'exceptional circumstances', but that's irrelevant anyway because she's under 5, isn't it?

They can't fine us, but will this go against her attendance record? It can't, can it as she doesn't legally have to be in school full time yet? Can anyone shed any light? TIA

Got the message - thanks everyone! I will take a chill pill and enjoy the holiday! I'm not even going to try to blame the pregnancy hormones...

Enjoy your holiday and good luck with your new baby.

And really don't worry about 'her record'. Attendance is importance re learning and gaining good grades but this whole "child has had a week off with a sickness bug so will never reach full gcse potential" is a load of crap.
If that was true most children would never get an A* - as most children are ill at some point!

There is no 'record'. It'll be on her school file. No one will see it!

Enjoy Disney!

We took DD on a holiday in term time last year. She was in foundation as well,100% attendance. I i formed the school but i knew it wouldn't be authorised. I also knew they couldn't fine us. That was enough for me.