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Lancashire mum fined £240 defends term-time holiday (www.bbc.co.uk)
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Asides from what was mentioned in the article, I think the current rules are unforgiving of children who have family abroad whose school holidays don't align.

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[–] Hossenfeffer 20 points 4 months ago

From a financial point of view paying £240 to save £3,000 makes complete sense.

Shame my other half is a teacher, otherwise we might think about doing the same.