- Not going to school means you’re less likely to get the qualifications and references you’ll need to get the job you want later on – you’ll miss out on all the opportunities school can offer.
- Parents have a legal responsibility to make sure their children receive an education – if their child doesn’t attend regularly without a good reason, they could receive a Penalty Notice, or be taken to court.
- Penalty Notices are a fine of £50 per parent per child, which rises to £100 if not paid in 4 weeks. If the £100 is not paid after a further 2 weeks, the parents could be taken to court and receive a much larger fine.
- At court, parents could be fined up to £2500, be given a community penalty, receive a parenting order and/or be sent to prison for up to three months.
Remember the benefits of attendance and the consequences of absence next time you’re thinking of taking a day off!
