School attendance
The Attendance Service is the part of
the council that supports schools, families and children in school
attendance related matters. All children need to attend school
regularly, as this is important for their education and social
development. If your child is absent
for just one day every week, they will miss out on two years of
education over their school life.
These pages advise about what happens
if your child does not attend school regularly.
What will happen if your child doesn't go to school.
Parents should give their child a positive attitude towards education.
Details about taking holidays in term time.
What the law says about school attendance.
About elective home education.
What to do if your child wants to get a job.
Performance licenses are for children who are performing in theatre, television, film, sporting activities or modelling.
How to complain about a school.
Contact details for the attendance service.
FAQs for school attendance.