A: There is no set amount of maternity leave that a young person is entitled to when they become pregnant while still at school, and a young person is able to continue in education as long as they wish while pregnant. However, a pregnant pupil is able to take a maximum of 18 weeks' leave from school in the period immediately before and after the birth. There is no entitlement to paternity leave for a young person still attending school and this is something that should be discussed with the school to reach an agreement.
Q: Does a parent have a right to choose which school their child will attend?
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