The_DADDY Posted July 8 Author Share Posted July 8 31 minutes ago, ECCOnoob said: Snipped If they were staying with some other relative elsewhere, why did the parent not inform the school? Snipped They weren't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted July 8 Author Share Posted July 8 33 minutes ago, ECCOnoob said: Snipped Schools have a duty to safeguard. If the parents have told them something about the illness of the kids and then suspicions arise that they're lying why shouldn't the school follow it up. Snipped The mum has no history of lying, the kids have very good attendance. If school have concerns they should tell the relevant authorities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted July 8 Author Share Posted July 8 36 minutes ago, ECCOnoob said: Snipped More to the story than is being said I think. Snipped Such as? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted July 8 Author Share Posted July 8 36 minutes ago, ECCOnoob said: Snipped As others have said, whether the parents agree with it or not, the law is very clear. Your kids are in school or homeschooled unless there is a legitimate reason. Failure to have one means there's a fine due. Underlined. Like chickenpox for example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted July 8 Author Share Posted July 8 27 minutes ago, ECCOnoob said: I admit I am not a specialist in the rules but to me the "proof" in such instance is much more simple than that. Do records show child has unauthorised absence during term time? Yes... Is there a legitimate reason through illness or otherwise which the school accepts? No.... That it. School can issue a fine. All the burden falls on the parent to prove why they shouldn't pay not for the school to prove why they should. My bold Mum informed the school they were unwell 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted July 8 Author Share Posted July 8 13 minutes ago, El Cid said: I don't think schools normally visit homes, unless they have concerns. Surely a child with chickenpox should be at home to avoid spreading the illness, which is why they aren't at school. My bold This was my thought but according to mum no concerns have ever been raised with the parents, ss or anyone else. Underlined Apparently they'd gone past the contagious stage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Cid Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 50 minutes ago, The_DADDY said: Underlined Apparently they'd gone past the contagious stage. If they can go shopping, they can go to school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_DADDY Posted July 8 Author Share Posted July 8 21 minutes ago, El Cid said: If they can go shopping, they can go to school? Unfortunately it doesn't always work like that. Don't get me wrong, I encouraged my daughter to NEVER miss school. Her last 3 years at Secondary her attendance was 100% but on the other hand if Mum needs shopping (having the kids at home means they'll consume more in the week than usual) then she has to take them with her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 Just on the topic . I met my nephew last week, fresh off holiday with his wife and three little uns . I asked him about the fine from school . He said he was expecting £240 but he saved that on the price of the Holiday . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettytom Posted July 8 Share Posted July 8 2 hours ago, The_DADDY said: The mum has no history of lying, the kids have very good attendance. If school have concerns they should tell the relevant authorities. Theschool is the relevant authority, at least in the first instance It’s quite unusual for schools to do home visits without good reason. Maybe you haven’t been told that reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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