Reduced School Timetable Tracker

When your child is on a reduced timetable, it’s easy to lose track of how much school they’ve actually missed. This tool works it out for you. Add each period your child was on a reduced timetable, how many days they attended, and see the total time lost. You can add the dates to your calendar or save them to a file as evidence.

Calculate Lost Days

Oliver looking up at a chalkboard that says “Each half day lost adds up.”

Enter your child’s timetable

How to use this tool

Add each time your child was on a reduced or part-time timetable. For each period, enter the week it started, how many weeks it lasted, and how many school days they attended each week. You can add up to five separate periods if it happened more than once. The calculator will show the total school time lost across all periods.

Start of reduced timetable

Choose the Monday the reduced timetable started.

Number of weeks

Count all calendar weeks from the start date, including any school holidays. The calculator will work out school days automatically.

School days attended per week

A full school week has up to 5 open days. Use halves if needed.

Calculate

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About this calculator

This calculator was created by Oliver’s parents for families in England. It gives an approximate total of days and hours missed while a child was on a reduced timetable. It counts only term-time weekdays and excludes weekends, holidays and bank holidays. This is a guide only and not legal advice.

Results

Here’s an estimate of how much school time has been missed based on the days attended each week. The totals below show total days, hours and weeks lost, followed by a full breakdown for each period you entered.

Total days missed

Total hours missed

Equivalent weeks of school

Breakdown by period

Days attended / week

Days Missed

Days attended / week

Days Missed

Days attended / week

Days Missed

Days attended / week

Days Missed

Days attended / week

Days Missed

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Frequently Asked Questions.

What is a reduced or part-time timetable?

It is when a school limits the number of hours or days a child goes in each week, instead of offering a full-time place.

Is it legal for a school to put my child on a part-time timetable?

Only in very limited situations and usually with your agreement. It should be short term and reviewed often.

How long can a reduced timetable last?

There is no set national rule, but guidance says it should only be temporary. Most plans should last no more than a few weeks and must be part of a plan to get your child back into full-time education.

Does a reduced timetable count as exclusion?

Yes if it is done without your agreement. Every child has the right to full-time education, so being sent home or told not to attend is treated as exclusion.

Should I be asked to sign something?

Yes. Schools should put the plan in writing. It should include clear start and end dates, how it will be reviewed, and what support will help your child return to full-time.

What if my child has an EHCP?

The school and local authority still have to provide everything that is written in the EHCP. A reduced timetable cannot replace the support your child should get.

Can I refuse a reduced timetable?

Yes. You have the right to say no if you do not think it is right for your child. The school then has to find another lawful way to support them.

What should I do if I am worried about the impact?

Keep records of the dates and hours missed. This calculator can help. Ask for a review meeting with the school. You can also contact local services for advice.