The new rules for parents who take their children out of school for holidays
by Eleanor Busby
Mar 07, 2024
3 minutes
Parents have been warned of new rules for taking their children out of school.
People in England who take their children out of class without permission will face higher fines as part of a drive to boost school attendance.
The move follows a drop in attendance after the pandemic and a rise in homeschooling.
The Department for Education (DfE) has said a fine must be considered if a child misses five days of school for unauthorised absence.
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