Parents face higher fines for taking children out of school in crackdown on absences
Briefly

Nearly 400,000 penalty notices for unauthorized pupil absences were issued in England in 2022-23, mainly for unapproved holidays during term times, leading to revised fines of 80 to 160 pounds.
Officials hope these measures, including the appointment of a national attendance ambassador, will aid in identifying and assisting children prone to prolonged absences or educational disengagement.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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