Not interested in having a debate about whether it is 'right' to take a child out of schol, in term time for holidays etc. just wanting to know whether they can be enforced from a legal perspective.
I have just read the latest school newsletter and am to be honest, very annoyed indeed to find that as of September the school are changing its policy on authorising absences. Until now it's always been on a case by case basis but now they are saying no absence will be authorised whatsoever no matter what, except for one day for weddings ( with proof!)
The penalty is £60 or £120.
Not very fair on any parents such as myself who booked a holiday for a week in October as we really CANNOT get away in half term this year.
I will not be paying unless this is legally enforcible!!
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OMG. Are these 'penalty notices' for taking children out of school in term time legally enforceable?
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Utterlyastoundedmum · 22/07/2013 14:53
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