has failed to return by or on the last given date. Examples of where regulation 9(1)(g) may be appropriate instead: • The date for return the parent has provided is too vague or too far in the future to reasonably believe the pupil normally lives a reasonable distance from the school. The school does not believe, taking account of any information from the parent, that the pupil still resides within the area and the pupil’s absence does not appear to be temporary. 10. Ground J - The pupil is detained under a sentence of detention Relevant regulation 9(1)(j) Where a pupil is found guilty of a crime and detained under a sentence of detention (as defined in regulation 3) before the pupil’s name can be deleted from the 28 admission register the school must have reasonable grounds to believe the pupil will not return to the school once they are released. This must be decided on a case by case basis after considering whether the pupil will return at the end, or part way through their sentence (e.g. where part is served on licence in the community). In determining whether there are reasonable grounds to believe the pupil will return to the school following their detention, it is expected that schools will discuss this with the pupil’s youth offending team worker. Pupils who are remanded to custody awaiting trial or sentencing cannot be removed under this ground. 11. Ground K - The pupil has died Relevant regulation 9(1)(k) Where a pupil has died. A pupil’s name should only be deleted from the admission register when the school is informed of the death. This would normally come from the pupil’s parent but it is possible that notification comes from another source, such as relatives or the police. Once the school receives the information, it is particularly important to delete th