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Petition · Department for Education

Ban schools from recording lateness as absence and ban related fines

Open for signatures 54 signatures

What the petition asks

I would like the government to stop letting lateness for school affect attendance percentages and ban schools from issuing fines because a child is late. Some children suffer getting into school and have SEN or anxiety.
I believe it's unfair for parents to be told "get them in when you can" and for it then to go against attendance and be fined for it.

We are concerned that many parents are suffering and being penalised.

Timeline

8 Jun 2026 Petition opened for signatures

Key facts

Signatures 54
Status Open for signatures
Department Department for Education
Opened 8 Jun 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.