By law, all children of compulsory school age (between 5 and 16) must get a proper full-time education. Parents are responsible for making this happen, either by registering the child at school or by making other arrangements which provide an effective education. See the Education Act 1996 Section 7.
Are parents responsible for their child's attendance at school?
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- Publication Date: 14 May 2010
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Education Act 1996
An Act to consolidate the Education Act 1944. Chapter 56 contains certain other enactments relating to education, with amendments to give effect to recommendations of the Law Commission.
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DirectGov. School attendance and absence: The law
Further information from DirectGov regarding parents responsibilities and their childs attendance at school.
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