Closed petition Review & amend school attendance guidance on the “S” code & introduce a new code

We urge the Government to review & amend the S code which grants students study leave for exams, so that it is excluded from negatively affecting attendance rates. We also urge the Government to introduce a clear code (e.g. L – Left or C – Completed Education) that won't affect attendance statistics

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We feel by not marking children’s attendance as “Left” or having attendance concluded, they are marked with the “S” code, indicating an absence due to study leave. This S code counts as an absence**, which can dramatically affect the student’s overall attendance percentage. This could negatively affect how parents view their child’s record, and in some cases, may impact students.

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Date closed 25 January 2026
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