Children between the ages of 6 and 17 years must attend school.
Upon completion of Year 10 (even where the young person is under 17 years), the young person can leave school if they have obtained paid work or are to be enrolled in an approved education or training course.
If a child is not attending Court as required by law, an application can be made to the Children’s Court by the Secretary of the Department of Education and Communities for Orders that:
- The parent ensure attendance at school; or
- Requires a child over 12 years of age who is living independently, to attend school.
If a Compulsory Schooling Order is contravened, it is an offence. A conference may be held to consider the issues surrounding the non-attendance, services that may assist in the facilitation of attendance and further orders or undertakings may be made requiring future attendance.
If your child or a child/ young person under your care is involved in Children’s Court proceedings arising from non-attendance at school, we recommend that you contact our firm by telephone on (02) 9233 4048 or email at info@navado.com.au and arrange an appointment to see one of our Children & Young Persons Law Solicitors.
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