Term-time holiday (or leave) for children
CHANGES TO SCHOOL ATTENDANCE FROM 19TH OF AUGUST 2024
From 19th August 2024, the new National Framework for issuing penalty notices will apply.
Please read both documents for full details.
- Information to Parents re Penalty Notices - REVISED.pdf
- Letter to parents re PN changes - DETAILED.pdf
Leave of Absence Form - Sept 2024
Leave of Absence Sept 2024 (word)
Leave of Absence Sept 2024 (pdf)
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https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/schools-education/holidays-term-time-penalty-notices
Are you thinking about taking your child out of school for a holiday in term time?
All holidays in term time (now called leave of absence in exceptional circumstances) must be agreed by the head teacher/principal before the holiday is taken.
Parents/carers do not have a right to take their children out of school during term time and may be fined for taking holidays without the school's consent.
A penalty notice (similar to a parking ticket) may be issued where parents/carers fail to ensure regular school attendance.
Penalty notices, when issued, informs the parents/carers to pay a fine of £80 (if paid within 21 days) or £160 if paid within 28 days (from September 2024).