Find advice, information and attendance support for your child - from primary through to secondary school age.
Attendance and behaviour advice for parents
You must ensure your child gets a full-time education that meets their needs
Penalty notices for school non-attendance
You have to get permission from the headteacher if you want to take your child out of school during term time
Home schooling (elective home education)
We support the rights of parents to educate their child at home
Exclusions from school - advice for parents
As a parent, you are legally responsible for the supervision of your child during the exclusion period - the law also says that your child should continue their education whilst excluded
Managed moves - Advice for parents
A managed move is a formal transfer of a child from one school to another
Request an independent review following a permanent exclusion
Ask an independent review panel to review permanent exclusion of your child
Emotionally based school avoidance
Information about emotionally based school avoidance and what to do if your child is finding it difficult to attend school