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The Facts
We recognise that it is often expensive to take a holiday during school breaks and this is one of the reasons why some parents may ask for term-time leave for their child. However, it is important that parents carefully consider the implications of taking their child out of school during term time.
Term-Time Holidays
The Decision
When deciding whether to allow term-time leave, school will give consideration to: The childs age The time and duration of the leave The childs record of attendance Previous term-time leave
Research suggests that children who are taken out of school may never catch up on important work they have missed. This may affect test results and can be particularly harmful if the child is studying for final year examinations.
Children who struggle with English or Mathematics may also find it even harder to cope when they return to school, while younger children may find it difficult to renew friendships with their classmates.
Attending to Achieve
If the school refuses a request for term-time leave and the child is still taken out of school, this will be recorded as unauthorised absence and a Penalty Notice may be issued by the Local Authority. A separate notice will be issued to each parent for each child. A Penalty Notice is a fine of 50 if paid between 1 28 days after issue increasing to 100 if paid between 29 42 days.
If you wish to contact the Education Welfare Officer for your childs school you may do so by leaving a message for him/her at the school. Alternatively please contact the local Education Welfare Office as detailed below. Civic Centre North Walk Barnstaple EX31 1EG Tel: 01271 388548
This leaflet has been produced: Education Welfare Service Great Moor House Bittern Road, Sowton Exeter Tel: 01392 383903
Great Moor House Bittern Road, Exeter EX2 7NL Tel: 01392 383903
Redworth House Ashburton Road Totnes TQ9 5JZ Tel: 01392 386810