Introduce an independent appeals panel for school absences
As it stands, the decision whether a school absence is authorised or not lies solely with the headteacher or designated attendance officer. If this person deems the absence as not "exceptional" enough, or marks an illness absence as unauthorised, there is no formal right of appeal for parents.
Bridget Phillipson
Education Secretary
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Create independent body to investigate school complaints
Require schools to obtain consent for afterschool detentions & arrange transport
Ban suspensions of primary school aged children with additional needs
Ban schools from giving after-school detentions
Introduce an independent appeals panel for school absences
As it stands, the decision whether a school absence is authorised or not lies solely with the headteacher or designated attendance officer. If this person deems the absence as not "exceptional" enough, or marks an illness absence as unauthorised, there is no formal right of appeal for parents.
Similar motions
Create independent body to investigate school complaints
Require schools to obtain consent for afterschool detentions & arrange transport
Ban suspensions of primary school aged children with additional needs
Ban schools from giving after-school detentions