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Freedom of Information Request

School Absence Fines

Received: 12 March 2024

-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.-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.-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.I understand that under the Act I am entitled to a response within 20 working days of your receipt of this request.If my request is denied in whole or in part, I ask that you justify all deletions by reference to specific exemptions of the act. I will also expect you to release all non-exempt material. I reserve the right to appeal your decision to withhold any information or to charge excessive fees.I would prefer to receive the information electronically.If you require any clarification, I expect you to contact me to provide advice and assistance if you find any aspect of this FOI request problematic.Please acknowledge receipt of this request, and I look forward to receiving the information in the near future.

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  • Response (some exceeds appropriate limit) - application/pdf - Download