School attendance

Use this guide to find information on school attendance, truancy, and Penalty Notices.

Truancy

If your child is truanting, you can:

  • talk to them to find out why
  • meet with a member of school staff to discuss the situation and and identify what support you or your child may need 
  • contact the Educational Welfare Officer for your child's school for advice and guidance
  • self-refer to the Early Help service for support.