Is it right that councils can fine parents for taking their children out of school to go on holiday?’
Should councils be able to fine parents for taking their children on holiday during term time? Is it right that we disincentivise children missing out on their education, or does it unfairly penalise low-income families who can only afford a holiday outside of school holiday times?
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