School attendance

Use this guide to find information on school attendance, truancy, and Penalty Notices.

Truancy

If your child is truanting, you can:

  • talk to them to find out why
  • meet with a member of school staff to discuss the situation and look for solutions
  • contact the school for advice and guidance
  • try to understand what is happening for your child and help them resolve the problem.

Education is key to their future success, so it is important that you deal with the situation.