Christmas opening times 2024: We are closed to all but essential services over the Christmas period. You can still use our online services to report, apply and pay 24/7.
Pay your school attendance fine
Paying fines for unauthorised absences must be done online.
You will need:
- your customer reference number, found on your fine letter
- your credit or debit card
Appealing your fine
If you have been issued a fine for your child’s unauthorised absence in term time, you can appeal it. Within 28 days of issue date on your penalty notice, you need to write to attendlegal@sheffield.gov.uk or send your appeal by post to:
Attendance and Inclusion Legal Team
Floor 7
North wing
Moorfoot
Sheffield S1 4PL
Please see the information provided on your penalty notice before making your representation.