Parents and carers have a statutory duty to ensure that their children attend school regularly. Attendance is essential to a child’s progress, wellbeing and achievement. Requests for leave of absence during term time should be made in advance and will only be considered in exceptional circumstances. If you need to request a term-time leave of absence, please complete the Term Time Leave of Absence form and return it to the school office for consideration.

In line with Suffolk County Council guidance, unauthorised term-time absence may result in the issue of a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN). A penalty notice is issued to each parent/carer for each child and is £80 if paid within 21 days, rising to £160 if paid within 28 days. Where two penalty notices have been issued to a parent/carer within a three-year period, any further unauthorised absence may be dealt with through prosecution in the Magistrates’ Court rather than the issue of a further penalty notice.

• Term Time Leave of Absence