The Council and democracy School Attendance Code of Conduct

8. Withdrawal of a Penalty Notice

8.1. There is no statutory right of appeal to the issuing of a penalty notice in relation to education matters. 

8.2. The Local Authority will withdraw any Notice issued if one or more of these conditions exist: 

  • That authority determines that –  
    • It should not have been issued; or 
    • It should not have been issued to the person named as the recipient; or  
  • It appears to the authority that the notice contains material errors. 
  • Where any of the above occurs, written notice of the withdrawal shall be given to the recipient and any monies paid over shall be fully refunded.