Issue - meetings

A report outlining the updated local Code of Conduct for issuing penalty notices relating to school attendance.

Cabinet Portfolio Holder – Councillor Kam Kaur

Councillor Kam Kaur, Portfolio Holder for Education, introduced the report which outlined an updated local Code of Conduct for issuing penalty notices relating to school attendance.

She explained that in May 2022 he Department for Education produced refreshed guidance which, including the National Framework, would become statutory from 19 August 2024.  The Code of Conduct had been discussed at the Education Partnership Board and all Headteachers had been written in preparation of the changes. 

Councillor Marian Humphreys expressed her desire to see something added to the code for when a child returned to school after an absence.  She felt that it was important for relationship building to be welcomed back appropriately.  Councillor Kaur clarified the purpose of the code in relation to unauthorised absences and agreed that Councillor Humphreys point could be raised at a future Education Partnership Board meeting.

In response to a question from Councillor Sarah Boad, Councillor Kaur explained how the updated code would be publicised to make parents aware.

Councillor Kaur outlined the recommendations as written.

Resolved

That Cabinet approves the updated local Code of Conduct for issuing penalty notices relating to school attendance, attached at Appendix 2 to the report.