Sickness returns
From August 2024, schools are required, as part of the statutory guidance Working together to improve school attendance, to inform the Local Authority of sickness returns.
Schools are required to provide the Local Authority with the full name and address of all pupils of compulsory school age who have been recorded with code I (illness) and who the school has reasonable grounds to believe will miss 15 days consecutively or cumulatively because of sickness
In the majority of cases it is anticipated that schools will ensure the appropriate provision is in place to enable pupils with health needs to have continuity of education that is reasonably accessible. Lincolnshire’s Medical Needs Policy provides more information.
This information will be used to form part of the discussion in your TSMs with the local authority and to provide strategies and signposting as required. However, if you require advice or guidance outside of these meetings please contact the Attendance team by emailing attendance@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
Schools are required to provide a return in each of the six terms in an academic year for all pupils this applies to.