£60 Late For School Fines

Ministers have backed the idea of fines for parents/carers whose child/ren are repeatedly late for school (over 30 mins late).
Councils & schools in the West Midlands, Essex & Hampshird have all extended the £60 fixed penalties they issue for pupils who go on holiday during term time, to cases of consistent lateness. 

Families have been told they could be prosecuted if they fail to pay the penalty after 28 days. 

On Sunday the Government said it was right that schools monitored pupils lateness and “address it” where it becomes a concern and hand out fines when appropriate. 
Warwickshire county council has issued guidance to inform parents it will fine families whose child/ren who repeatedly arrive more than 30 minutes after the register is taken.
Winter Gardens Academy in Essex has also told parents they could be hit with £60 fines, which will double if not paid within 21 days.

Teenagers who are often late, parents will be asked to walk their child to school or they will also be fined.

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