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UK parents can be fined up to £160 for term-time holidays, with higher penalties for delays or repeat offenses.
UK parents face fines up to £160 for taking children on holiday during term time, with penalties rising if unpaid within 21 days or if repeated within three years.
Schools must consider issuing fines when a child misses 10 or more school sessions—equivalent to five full days—due to unauthorised absence, with holidays accounting for about 89% of such cases.
A first fine is £80 if paid promptly, increasing to £160 if delayed.
Two or more fines within three years may lead to a parenting order or prosecution, with potential fines up to £2,500 or three months in jail.
Absences are only permitted for specific reasons like medical emergencies, and official guidance is available for details.
Los padres del Reino Unido pueden ser multados con hasta £ 160 por vacaciones durante el período, con sanciones más altas por retrasos o infracciones repetidas.