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THE BRITISH GOVERNMENT has said it is considering strengthening the law in relation to school attendance.
The comments were made on foot of a father winning a High Court case brought against him after he refused to pay a £120 (€150) fine for taking his daughter out of school for seven days to go on holiday.
BBC News reports that magistrates had ruled Jon Platt had no case to answer as his daughter had attended school regularly, and the High Court yesterday backed this up.
Some parents choose to bring their children on holiday during school term as it may be the only time that suits the family or it could be a lot cheaper than going during the official school holiday period.
We want to know what you think: Should parents take their children on holiday during school term?
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RIP
… a lady.
… a committed unionist.
… a true advocat for students and teachers.
RIP
@Denis Slattery: A simple RIP would’ve done.
RIP – and condolences to the family?
But to the “journalists” and their “editor”
Duggan was an English, Religion and SPHE at Rosmini Community School, Dublin. Before being elected ASTI President, Duggan served as ASTI Vice President between 2021 and 2022 [SIC]
Do you not even bother to proof read your own work now?
The late Ms Duggan was an English, religion and SPHE what?
Miriam was my English teacher for my final 3 years in Rosmini in the late 90′s. A proper influence with nothing but students development in mind. I often think of her so fondly when I look back on school days. What a loss to the profession this is. RIP to one of the best.
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