Parents are being clamped down on with hefty fines of £160 if they dare to whisk their children away for a term-time holiday from August 2024, as per the latest stringent rules. Adam Pope from Spencer Churchill Claims Advice has issued a stern warning to parents contemplating a sneaky term-time getaway with their kids, cautioning them about the new repercussions that could even lead to imprisonment.
Adam cautioned: “If you’re considering taking your children on holiday during term time, it’s important to understand the legal implications beforehand. Fines currently start from £60 and can reach up to £120 per child if not paid within 21 days, with potential prosecution for non-payment after 28 days.”
He further explained: “Starting in August 2024, fines will increase along with a new national framework which will require schools to consider fines when a child misses ten or more sessions (five days) without authorisation. This aims to enforce consistent attendance rules across all schools.”
In the previous academic year alone, England saw nearly 400,000 penalty notices handed out,…
