Leave of absence request for term time holiday.

In line with the DFE guidance published on this page - we would like to make all parents aware of the need to complete a LOA (Leave of absence request form) BEFORE embarking on any trip, visit or family event.

Direct from the Sandwell LA website:

Holidays in term time (penalty notices)

Are you thinking about taking your child out of school for a holiday in term time?

• Information leaflet for parents - your questions answered.

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, tells the parents/carers to pay a fine of £60 (if paid within 21 days) or £120 if paid within 28 days (from September 2013).

And a link to the full page https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/schools-education/holidays-term-time-penalty-notices