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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
Education Welfare Service
Torfaen's Education Welfare Service provides professional support to children, families and schools to improve school attendance
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
Elective home education
Information about home education
School Attendance
As a parent you are legally responsible for making sure that your child attends school
School 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
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