Apples Class: 

This term apple's class have been immersed in an exciting pirate themed topic. They have loved creating their own treasure maps, taking part in treasure hunts and dressing up as pirates. Our sensory tuff trays and themed resources have encouraged lots of exploration, imagination and hands on learning. 

We've also made the most of the sunny weather, enjoying time outdoors and engaging in a variety of activities in the fresh air. We incorporated our learning into outdoor play, such as bouncing bouncy balls in paint to support and reinforce our learning of the 'b' sound. 

We also have been delighted to begin our music therapy sessions with Sam. These sessions have been a wonderful experience for the children, and they have all responded with great enthusiasm and enjoyment. 

Football: 

Students from our Upper Site recently visited Cury School to support and football sessions. The visit was a fantastic opportunity for our students to demonstrate leadership, teamwork, and enthusiasm while working with younger pupils.

The afternoon was a great success, with lots of fun had by all. We are incredibly proud of how our students represented the school and look forward to more opportunities like this in the future.

If your child is absent from school without authorisation, you will be committing an offence under the Education Act 1996. We may submit a request to Cornwall Council for a Penalty Notice to be issued, in accordance with Sections 444A and 444B of the said Act. Penalty Notices are issued per liable parent, per child and each carry a fine of £80 if paid within 21 days or £160 if paid after this but within 28 days.

If your child is further absent from school without authorisation within any 3-year period, you will be committing a further offence under the Education Act 1996. We may submit a request to Cornwall Council for a Penalty Notice to be issued, in accordance with Sections 444A and 444B of the said Act. Penalty Notices for a second offence are issued per liable parent, per child and each carry a fine of £160, payable within 28 days.

Importantly, fines per parent will be capped to two fines within any three-year period. Once this limit has been reached, other action such as a parenting order or prosecution will be considered. 

Failure to pay the Penalty Notice may also result in legal action. If you are prosecuted and attend court because your child has not been attending school, you could get a fine of up to £2,500. Cornwall Council may also apply for the costs incurred in taking the matter to Court, including legal costs.

 Absence not authorised by the school may also result in a prosecution in the Magistrates’ Court under Section 444(1) or Section 444(1A) of the Education Act 1996, leading to a fine of up to £2,500 and/or a custodial sentence. Again, Cornwall Council may also apply for the costs incurred in taking the matter to Court, including legal costs.

Money raised from fines is only used by the local authority to cover the costs of administering the system, and to fund attendance support. Any extra money is returned to the government.