Service Description: The Law states that parents of a child of compulsory school age must ensure that he/she receives full-time education and if a child fails to attend punctually and regularly then his/her parents are guilty of an offence.
Also known as:- Absences, Fixed Penalty Notices (Education), Parent Prosecution, Truancy
Answer: Medical proof to confirm this would be required. It is the parent’s responsibility to provide this. One way of obtaining such proof would be written consent given by the parent for the Education Welfare Officer to contact your GP to confirm if absences are unavoidable. - Related Link