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21st Jul 2015Wellington189 commented on:
Should parents be fined for taking term-time holidays?Firstly if the Government wishes to impose these fines they need to regulate the holiday companies and airlines so that they are not charging prices that are inhibiting for many families. Secondly, schools and education authorities need to look at a child's absence overall. Many children miss school where there is no valid reason to do so and these parents don't receive a fine. A holiday is a much needed break for families and many cannot afford school holiday prices or be able to take their holiday leave at these times. A holiday can be as much a vital part of a child's education as anything learned in school - a common sense approach is necessary but sadly this Government and common sense do not go together!