Legislation
- Children Act 1989 and 2004 Children Act 1989
- Education Act 1996 and 2002 Education Act 1996
- Section 100 of the Children and Families Act 2014 Children and Families Act 2014
- The Education (Information About Individual Pupils) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2024 The Education (Information About Individual Pupils) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2024
- Education and Inspections Act 2006 Education and Inspections Act 2006
- The Education (Penalty Notices) (England) (Amendment) Regulations (2024 The Education (Penalty Notices) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2024)
- Equality Act 2010 Equality Act 2010: guidance - GOV.UK
- SEND Code of Practice SEND code of practice: 0 to 25 years - GOV.UK
In accordance with Sections 19, 175 and 444 of the Education Act 1996, the Local Authority has a statutory responsibility to ensure that children of compulsory school age receive a suitable education. This includes identifying children who are not accessing education and intervening where necessary to secure appropriate provision, using a range of support and legal measures where required. Interventions available include:
- Prosecution for non-attendance in the Magistrates’ Court
- Issue of Penalty Notices as stipulated in the local Code of Conduct
- Issue School Attendance Orders
- Consider Education Supervision Orders