Fines given as a result of absence from mainstream schools - Find a freedom of information request

Request

1. In your local authority area, confirm the total number of fines given as a result of absence from mainstream schools, broken down by school type - including primary, secondary and special schools, for the academic years of 2018/2019, 2021/2022, and 2022/2023.

 

2. In your local authority, confirm the total number of individuals in receipt of a fine as a result of absence from mainstream school, broken down by school type - including primary, secondary, and special schools, for the academic years of 2018/2019, 2021/2022, and 2022/2023.

 

3. In your local authority, confirm the total number of fines that were paid as a result of absence from mainstream school, broken down by school type - including primary, secondary, and special schools, for the academic years of 2018/2019, 2021/2022, and 2022/2023.

Decision

1 to 3.

School Year Total number of fines  Primary Paid Secondary  Paid Special Paid
2018/2019 3083 1827 1477 1255 753 1 1
2021/2022 1772 1174 959 597 361 1 1
2022/2023 3410 2107 1786 1283 998 20 8

 

Reference number
9185097
Date request received
14 March 2024
Date of decision
8 April 2024