Letters To Parents New Government Guidance about School AttendancePlease see below a letter to inform you of new statutory Department for Education (DfE) government guidance: Working together to improve school attendance. There is now a new National Framework for Penalty Notices that will come into force for unauthorised absences that occur after 19th August 2024. Historically we have never fined parent/carers for unauthorised absence and have taken a very supportive approach in our work with you. However, the guidelines are very clear and it may be a sanction that we have to consider. Please read the letter for further information - a copy was sent home with pupils on 8th July 2024 and posted to any absentees. School Attendance letter