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 Form - Sept 2023
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.
A Penalty Notice may be issued to each parent / carer, for each child at:
£60 per parent / carer, per child if paid within 21 days, rising to
£120 per parent / carer, per child if paid between 21-28 days.
As of September 2013.