Local Authority Attendance Advice
In Nottingham, Education Welfare Officers work closely with schools and families to resolve attendance issues.
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Nottingham City- Attendance information
Schools will refer pupils to the Education Welfare Service if:
For more information, please contact the Education Welfare Service;
Phone: 0115 876 2965
Email: educationwelfareservices@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Taking action
We want all parents to understand that the City Council will take action when a child is persistently absent without agreement from the school. Through the courts, this could be a fine of up to £2,500 or even prison.
We are aware that this is a hard line to take, but missing school can seriously harm your child's education.