An Attendance Parenting Order is typically issued by a court following a prosecution for failing to ensure your child’s regular school attendance. This order is a measure to ensure the child’s education and is often accompanied by court-ordered interventions like attendance improvement programs or parenting classes.
Reasons for the Order:
An Attendance Parenting Order can be issued if the local authority (e.g., the council) believes your child is not receiving a suitable education, often due to excessive or unauthorized absences from school.
Parental Responsibility:
Parents have a legal duty to ensure their child receives a full-time education, either through school or alternative provision like home education.
Consequences of Poor Attendance:
If your child’s attendance is poor and you don’t cooperate with school and local authority efforts to improve it, you could face legal action, including a fine, a court order, and potentially a Parenting Order.
What the Order Involves:
A Parenting Order may require you to participate in parenting classes, attend support groups, or work with a school attendance officer to improve your child’s attendance. The order may also be a court-ordered intervention to ensure your child attends school or receives education at home.