attending school. This is not lawful and constitutes an unofficial exclusion. Check for use of 'C's. HOLIDAYS relevant legislation: The Education (Pupil Registration) Regulations 2006 (Amended) 2010: Regulation (7) (3-4) What are the procedures for requesting leave in term time and who authorises this? How is this communicated to parents? Is 'leave' noted correctly (e.g. H, F, G and C etc.)? Is a return date agreed prior to extended leave? MISCELLANEOUS Are registers in use other than by form/class (e.g. separate register (hard copy) for swimming class/ college classes etc)? Is SIMS data backed up monthly (as a minimum) or more frequently? If so, how and where are the back-ups kept? relevant legislation The Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006 (Amended) 2010: Regulation ( 15) How long are registers kept (including notes from parents)/ admissions/attendance registers? According to Regulation (14) information should be kept for 3 years as a minimum. Does school close early on the last day(s) of term? If so, how is the register marked and are parents informed and offered alternative arrangements? Similarly, does school partially close to allow for student review days? Is school open to all pupils for the required 380 sessions each academic year? Education (School Day and School Year) Regulations 1999 SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICY OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION Check registration practice against school attendance policy. Does school have an attendance policy and when was it last reviewed? Was there consultation with parents and pupils when the attendance policy was reviewed? When was the attendance policy last publicised to pupils and parents? And is it both adequate and compliant with relevant
attending school. This is not lawful and constitutes an unofficial exclusion. Check for use of 'C's. HOLIDAYS relevant legislation: The Education (Pupil Registration) Regulations 2006 (Amended) 2010: Regulation (7) (3-4) What are the procedures for requesting leave in term time and who authorises this? How is this communicated to parents? Is 'leave' noted correctly (e.g. H, F, G and C etc.)? Is a return date agreed prior to extended leave? MISCELLANEOUS Are registers in use other than by form/class (e.g. separate register (hard copy) for swimming class/ college classes etc)? Is SIMS data backed up monthly (as a minimum) or more frequently? If so, how and where are the back-ups kept? relevant legislation The Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006 (Amended) 2010: Regulation ( 15) How long are registers kept (including notes from parents)/ admissions/attendance registers? According to Regulation (14) information should be kept for 3 years as a minimum. Does school close early on the last day(s) of term? If so, how is the register marked and are parents informed and offered alternative arrangements? Similarly, does school partially close to allow for student review days? Is school open to all pupils for the required 380 sessions each academic year? Education (School Day and School Year) Regulations 1999 SCHOOL ATTENDANCE POLICY OR OTHER DOCUMENTATION Check registration practice against school attendance policy. Does school have an attendance policy and when was it last reviewed? Was there consultation with parents and pupils when the attendance policy was reviewed? When was the attendance policy last publicised to pupils and parents? And is it both adequate and compliant with relevant
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