Fines totalling £241,000 issued to Herts parents who took kids out of school for holiday

Fines totalling £241,000 issued to Herts parents who took kids out of school for holiday

In 2024-25 the number of £80 fixed penalty notices issued rose from 1,292 to 2,887 and their value also more than doubled from £106,420 to £241,440.

£241,000 in fines handed to parents taking kids out of school in Hertfordshire

Fines of more than £240,000 were issued to Hertfordshire parents who took their children out of school for term-time holidays last year – more than double the total from the previous year. With the cost of holidays, accommodation and flights rising sharply during school breaks, many families are opting for cheaper term-time trips – even though it means their children missing lessons. However, following a change in national guidance, more parents…