A brief overview of non attendance leading to Rock On

The School Process

A student is showing truanting behavior 

Non-attendance; Unexplained absence from school; Non-engagement in education

The School sends   letter #1 -  


Explaining the situation to the parent/caregiver, requesting
communication and a visit to the school to discuss the matter.

Caregiver meets with school and discusses the situation. 
A plan is put into action
  
Non attendance continues

The School sends letter # 2

The plan is adjusted

The law (Education Act Sections 20,24,29-1989) is explained.

Non attendance continues. 

District Truancy Service is contacted and involved

A referral to Rock On is made in consultation with the school.
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Rock On
letter (Police) 

Delivered by Police in uniform and an
informal chat Informal Conference with key people

 

Non attendance continues

 

Letter #3       Letter re FGC (Family Group Conference)

FGC referral immediately completed by school and sent. Assisted by Police and MoE (Ministry of Education) 
FGC convened/held and plan implemented
At the planned FGC a review date is confirmed. 
The RO group reviews/discusses plan. 
If the students attendance is adequate.
(MoE-92% attendance required) the plan is successful.

If the plan has failed letter #4 is implemented.


Non attendance continues


Letter #4       
Letter sent by school advising court action
Prosecution by Police on behalf of school (this part of the process is in limbo at this stage as the MoE are now the prosecutors)

(rock on manual p11 amended sdct&stdts200308)
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