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Concessions - school attendance

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Hi 

Does anyone know if there are concessions regarding school attendance for children with ASC?

I know that each child is expected to attend a certain percentage in each academic year and when this percentage drops, alarm bells go off and the EWO gets involved.

My understanding is that schools are trying to clamp down on truancy, but I don't know any ASC children who are off school so that they can hang around shops or skate parks.

Welcome your feedback on this.

thanks.

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  • I think there is a code that implies 'medical condition' rather than just 'sick' because I queried it when my daughter had been off for a month.  I was terrified that someone would come knocking at the door!  I was told that after a month, that I didn't need to call in every day and say she was sick and that the code they put her down for wouldn't cause the attendance officer to check up on us. Now she is dual registered, there is yet another code.

    Best people to ask would be the school if you have someone there that will answer your questions.

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  • I think there is a code that implies 'medical condition' rather than just 'sick' because I queried it when my daughter had been off for a month.  I was terrified that someone would come knocking at the door!  I was told that after a month, that I didn't need to call in every day and say she was sick and that the code they put her down for wouldn't cause the attendance officer to check up on us. Now she is dual registered, there is yet another code.

    Best people to ask would be the school if you have someone there that will answer your questions.

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