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Attendance policies may be set locally by each school, but they should not breach legislation or guidance. Far too many examples here of policy running roughshod beyond remit, placing untold pressure on families struggling to attend. Who can spot issues here…? 1/ 
- parents have authority + agency to decide if their child is well enough to attend
- parents have authority + agency to determine their child’s welfare + safeguarding is secure to attend
- schools should only demand medical evidence if veracity of parental opinion is in doubt 2/
- parents have authority + agency to determine their child’s welfare + safeguarding is secure to attend
- schools should only demand medical evidence if veracity of parental opinion is in doubt 2/
- schools must authorise absence due to illness. BMA states they will not issue sick notes for children’s illness + schools should not require evidence from parents. 3/
