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Taking the register—the risk of unauthorised school absences

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Published on: 24 January 2014
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Table of contents

  • Original news
  • Are there legitimate reasons for taking children out of school early?
  • What sanctions can parents face?
  • Whose responsibility is it to report early absence?
  • What should lawyers be advising parents?
  • What should lawyers be advising schools?

Article summary

Local Government analysis: Claire Colbert, a senior associate in family law at Blake Lapthorn, and Tim Williamson of Blake Lapthorn’s business regulatory team, look at some of the issues raised by the recent prosecution of parents for unauthorised school absences.

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