Submitted on Saturday 14th May 2016
Rejected on Wednesday 18th May 2016
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
That the Government accept the High Court ruling on "Regular Attendance"
On Friday 13th May, the High Court rejected an appeal by Isle of Wight Council, ruling that 90% attendance at school was "Regular" in accordance with the Education Act
The Government should accept this ruling, and stop persecuting parents who (for legitimate reasons) take absence during term-time
While there is evidence to suggest poor attendance leads to poor attainment, there reverse is not true - and in fact, that occasional absence can contribute to a more rounded child.
Many parents are unable to take leave from work during term-time, and non-parent family members more so, eg when visiting family/friends overseas.
Parents, and head-teachers, who know the child best should be given discretion - especially where high-attendance and/or high-attainment can be cited in support.
You can't sign this petition because it was rejected. But you can still comment on it here at Repetition.me!
The Government e-Petitions Team gave the following reason:
We're not sure what action you would like the UK Government or Parliament to take. The UK Government was not a party to the proceedings in this case, and so it is not clear what it would mean for the Government to accept the judgment.
You might like to sign this petition, which relates to the same issue: "No more school penalty fines and bring back the 10 day authorised absence" (petition.parliament.uk/petitions/129698).
Alternatively, you could start a new petition calling on Parliament to change the law, to make it clear that regular attendance is 90%.
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