Attendance, behaviour and welfare

Anti-Bullying

The Torfaen Anti-bullying Guidance and Policy for Education Settings provides details of statutory obligations and expectations on schools and Local Authorities

Child Employment

Children and young people can only work in a limited number jobs and for a limited number of hours. Find out if you need a work or entertainment permit

Exclusion of Pupils

There are three types of exclusion, fixed period, lunchtime and permanent. Only the head teacher, or the acting head teacher, has the power to exclude a pupil from the school

School Attendance

As a parent you are legally responsible for making sure that your child attends school

Non Attendance (Fixed Penalty Notices)

You could receive a fine if your child is missing school on a regular basis. Find out when and how these fines are issued

Holidays During Term Time

Holidays in term time are only authorised if an application is made to the Head Teacher as parents do not have an automatic right to withdraw pupils from school for a holiday during term time

Home Schooling

Parents are responsible for ensuring their children receive a suitable education. Most parents choose to use schools however some provide an education at home