Formal and legal interventions may be considered where attendance concerns continue despite support and earlier interventions. Any decision to use these measures will be based on the individual circumstances of the child and family and whether the intervention is appropriate, proportionate and likely to improve attendance.
Legal interventions may include:
- Notice to Improve
- Attendance Contract
- Penalty Notice
- Attendance Prosecution
- Education Supervision Order
- Parenting Order
For Schools
Guidance on legal intervention processes, thresholds, evidence requirements and the role of schools in supporting attendance enforcement.
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For Parents and Carers
Information about formal and legal attendance interventions, what they mean for families, and the support available throughout the process.
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Before any formal or legal action is considered, schools and the Local Authority will seek to understand the reasons for absence, offer appropriate support and consider any safeguarding or welfare concerns. This includes following the statutory guidance set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.