UK Department for Education increases fines for school absenteeism in England, targeting unauthorized holidays.
The UK Department for Education is implementing stricter measures to combat absenteeism in schools following the pandemic, with parents in England facing higher fines, starting at £80 and rising to £160, up from previous fines of £60 and £120. This initiative aims to reduce unauthorized holidays, with nearly 90% of fines issued due to these reasons, and create a national framework to tackle inconsistencies in fines use, helping schools to spot and support children at risk of persistent absence or dropping out of education.
February 28, 2024
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