littlebird7 Tue 10-Oct-17 10:23:43

Why isn't your sister attending school? Is she being bullied? What are her reasons for not going? This is very important as it will form the basis of your defence if she is prosecuted.



Please do not panic. Worst case scenario even if your dm is prosecuted she is very unlikely to get a custodial sentence even if she is found guilty of non school attendance. I am sure the courts will do everything they can to keep her out of prison and there will be other options. This is especially the case if she hasn't got a criminal record already.



You urgently need to get to the bottom of why your sister is not going into school. I would ask for a meeting with the school, your mother and the head and ask what can be done to support your sister.



Taking her out of school to home school might be an option, but it may be a little late for that now but definitely worth exploring.



The school should be setting up a plan to support your dm to get your sister to school. They need to prove that THEY have done everything possible. So offering her half days, a mentor, counselling, reward system with vouchers for good attendance, transport etc. None of this will work if your sister is too scared to go to school. Make a record of what has been happening, your sister's reasons if they are valid and could be used to support your case.



Make sure she also isn't late, which will also add to the overall picture.