Tag #School Absence

How do rising school holiday travel costs contribute to the increase in term-time holiday fines, and what are the broader societal implications of this trend?

The case exemplifies the rising trend of school holiday fines in England, with a record 356,181 issued in 2022-2023—three times the number from 2016-17. This increase correlates with the growing financial burden of school holiday travel, forcing families to choose between affordability and school attendance. The mother's decision reflects this struggle and raises concerns about supporting families with children with special educational needs.