Fines for missing school

For the first offence, the fine is £160 if you pay within 28 days of the day the fine was issued.

If the fine is paid within 21 days it will be reduced to £80

If there is a second offence within 3 rolling years, the fine is £160 with no opportunity to pay a reduced fine of £60.

If there is a third offence within 3 rolling years, then a fine will not be issued but a prosecution in the Magistrates Court will be considered.

Where a  fine has been issued but is not paid within 28 days of the day it will be withdrawn and you will not be able to pay.

The fine will tell you how to pay.

The fine must be paid in full 28 days of the date it was issued.

You cannot make part payments.

There is no right of appeal by parents against a penalty notice fine. If the penalty is not paid in full by the end of the 28 days allowed, the local authority will decide either to send the parent to court for the school absence or withdraw the fine.