Gloucestershire Schools to Use Fines for Absence Only as a Last Resort Monday, July 13, 2026 gloucestershire schools attendance fines parents absence policy education enforcement support Gloucestershire schools have announced that they will issue fines to parents for their children’s absences only as a last resort. While the authority acknowledges the importance of attendance, it aims to prioritize support … Read More
NHS Advises Five-Day Exclusion for Children with Common Illnesses Tuesday, January 6, 2026 nhs children school illness chickenpox infection guidance parents absence viruses As millions of children return to school after the Christmas holidays, many parents face the challenge of managing common winter illnesses that their children might have caught at home. With colder weather increasing the risk … Read More