Campaigners say it's lower income families who are penalised as they can't afford trips in the school holidays
More than 160,000 parents have signed a petition to be able to take their kids out of school during term time.
"Families face school fines for taking their children out of school to go on affordable holidays," it says. "This can be a particular issue for low-income families, and families with children that have additional needs, who want or need to avoid busier and more expensive periods. Nearly 400,000 penalty notices were issued to parents in England in 2022-23 for unauthorised school absences, which was much higher than pre-pandemic levels. The increased fines will apply from August.
It says its guidance will take a 'support first' approach, so that in cases where the absence isn't related to an unauthorised holiday, all other avenues to get that child in school have been exhausted before a fine is given.
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