Legal intervention
Attendance legal intervention applies only to children of compulsory school age and is considered on a case-by-case basis.
Forms of legal intervention
Legal intervention may include:
- attendance contracts
- attendance prosecution
- education supervision orders
- parenting orders
- penalty notices
Parents and schools are encouraged to work together to address attendance concerns. Legal intervention is used when appropriate, such as for:
- cases where parents are not engaging with available support
- term-time leave requests
Notice to improve
In some situations, a notice to improve letter may be issued to parents before legal intervention is considered. This letter outlines the need for immediate improvements in attendance.
Further information
The following resources provide additional guidance:
- Education penalty notices (PDF)
- Penalty notice code of conduct (PDF)
- School attendance information leaflet (PDF)
If you have questions or need advice, email us at attendance@swindon.gov.uk.