About a part-time timetable.
A new Part-time Timetable requires Parental Consent before submission.
Part-time, or reduced, timetables may be needed at times and should be viewed as a proactive measure. They should only be implemented in exceptional circumstances and in line with Working together to improve school attendance.
All pupils of compulsory school age are entitled to a full-time education. In very exceptional circumstances, where it is in a pupil’s best interests, there may be a need for a temporary part-time timetable to meet their individual needs. For example, where a medical condition prevents a pupil from attending full-time education and a part-time timetable is considered as part of a re-integration package. A part-time timetable should not be used to manage a pupil’s behaviour
A part-time timetable must only be in place for the shortest time necessary and not be treated as a long-term solution. Any pastoral support programme or other agreement should have a time limit by which point the pupil is expected to attend fulltime, either at school or alternative provision. There should also be formal arrangements in place for regularly reviewing it with the pupil and their parents. In agreeing to a parttime timetable, a school has agreed to a pupil being absent from school for part of the week or day and therefore must treat absence as authorised.
The agreed timetable should be for a limited period only. Arrangements should be regularly reviewed, at least fortnightly.
To be completed by schools and academies
Schools and academies must complete this form for any pupil who falls under the categories:
- Attend school part-time (less than 25 hours a week)
- Receive alternative provision outside the main school site (including online learning)
This form can be used for:
- Pupils who receive less than 25 hours a week of educational provision
- Pupils who receive alternative provision away from the main school site, even if their total educational hours are 25 or more per week
- If a pupil receives both part-time education and alternative provision: only complete the alternative provision return if their entire education package is part-time
What we do with this information
We use this information to track the number of pupils receiving these types of educational arrangements.
To provide information about a new or existing timetable please use the link below:
Children and Families: Provide information about a pupil's part-time timetable or alternative provision
