Urgent alerts have been issued in the United Arab Emirates including an important warning from schools to parents, regarding cases of unexcused absences and their penalties officially approved by the Department of Education and Knowledge in Abu Dhabi.
Important notice to parents, emanating from educational institutions in the Emirates
Concerning cases of unexcused absences and the penalties that have been officially approved by the Department of Education and Knowledge in Abu Dhabi, urgent notifications have been sent throughout the United Arab Emirates, including an important warning from schools to parents. This warning is in reference to circumstances in which unexcused absences have occurred.
Abu Dhabi schools warning to parents
Schools in Abu Dhabi issued a warning to the parents of students to discourage them from transferring their children's files to the Child Protection Centre in the event of continued unjustified student absences. The schools made note of the fact that repeated absences and delays in the school start date stand as a barrier to a student's ability to reach his full academic potential, while the Department confirmed that such a transfer would be necessary in the event of continued unjustified student absences. Education and Acquired Know-How In this respect, it cooperates with the pertinent authorities, such as the Child Protection Centre and the Family Welfare Authority, to verify students' commitment to attending school regularly and the number of days they are absent. Additionally, it monitors students' commitment to attending school and the number of days they are absent.
Warning messages from Abu Dhabi schools to parents
Schools in Abu Dhabi have warned the families of students about the unjustified absences of students by sending letters home with the students. The letters indicate that if the child's unjustified absence from school continues, the case of the child will be referred to the Department of Education and Knowledge for review, and the case may be referred to the Child Protection Centre, or Competent authorities for legal escalation.
Notice of unexcused absence of students from schools in the UAE
The schools reported that they had sent multiple notices to students who were absent from school without a valid reason this school year. The notices pointed out that a student's repeated absences and chronic tardiness act as a barrier to the student's ability to reach his full academic potential. This is because students who are absent or late lose valuable instructional time and are less likely to master the material. Those competencies, ideas, and fundamentals that are necessary for success.
Students' rights in cases of excused absence from schools in the UAE
For its part, the Department of Education and Knowledge in Abu Dhabi affirmed that students in cases of justifiable absence have the right to compensate for the work and tests that they missed. This privilege is applicable in situations when the student's absence was due to a valid reason. Families of students who plan to have their children absent from school for several school days are required to notify the administration of the absence and the reasons for the absence at least ten days before the absence is expected. This allows teachers to prepare a list of responsibilities and assignments that the student will miss during his absence. It is the responsibility of the student or his guardian to contact the administration. should be aware of the obligations and responsibilities that have been placed on him, which are to be completed and submitted to the instructor either before going absent from school or soon after returning.
Penalty for students in cases of unexcused absence from schools in the Emirates
In this context, the department cooperates with the concerned authorities, such as the Child Protection Centre and the Family Welfare Authority, to ensure students' commitment to school attendance and their access to equal educational opportunities, in accordance with the provisions of relevant laws and regulations. The department indicated that it monitors students' commitment to school attendance and the number of days that they are absent from school. In addition, the department monitors the number of days that students are absent from school. In the context of this cooperation, the department refers cases in which students' absence from school for more than 30 days without an acceptable explanation to the Family Welfare Authority for the purpose of communicating with the parents and taking the appropriate actions. This occurs regardless of the procedures followed by the school and the number of days of absence that are permitted in accordance with the policies that have been approved.
