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Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN)

Fixed Penalty Notices can be issued to parents or guardians for:

  • truancy from school (including pupils found during truancy patrols)
  • parent condoned absence
  • excessive unauthorised absence from school
  • unauthorised holidays in term time
  • persistant late arrival at school (after Registration has closed)
  • fail to attend or make contact to rearrange an Attendance Support Meeting  (ASM) at the school

Warning letters

Warning letters will be issued to parents/guardians in advance of an FPN in all circumstances exept for unauthorised term time holidays.

Fines

A fine of £50 per child is issued to each parent/guardian if paid within 28 days, thereafter rising to £100 to each parent if paid within 42 days of issue.

There is no right to appeal.  Fines will only be withdrawn if they are found to have been issued in error.

Unpaid fines

If the fine is not paid,  the Authority will commence proceedings in the Magistrates Court for the original offence of failing to ensure their child's attendance at school. If convicted parents/guardians may face a fine of up to £1,000

FPN Code of Conduct

FPN Code of Conduct [PDF 65 kb]

For more information please contact the Education Welfare Service

Education Welfare Service
Brighton & Hove City Council
Kings House
Grand Avenue
Hove
BN3 2SU

Tel: (01273) 293567
Fax: (01273) 293547


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