Under new rules, parents will face higher fines for poor school attendance, now increasing from £60 to £80 and potentially up to £2500 for repeat violations.
Local authorities will be required to impose fines for students missing at least five days and must use collected fines to manage the attendance system.
The firmer stance on school attendance aims to ensure that children only miss school for exceptional circumstances such as illness or with prior permission.
A Department for Education representative emphasized that maintaining high school standards is crucial for providing equal opportunities to every child.
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