Yorkshire mother defends term-time holiday despite £1,000 fine

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 4 Oct, 11:42 · Archive

A Yorkshire mother has been fined nearly £1,000 by East Riding Council for taking her four children on holiday during school term.

A Yorkshire businesswoman has been fined nearly £1,000 by East Riding Council after taking her four children on holiday during school term. She has stated she has 'no regrets' about the decision.

The mother defended her choice by arguing that there is a meaningful distinction between taking primary-aged schoolchildren away for a week and removing them during periods when they are studying for exams. She maintained that the week-long absence did not constitute a serious disruption to her children's education.

How it is being reported

• 'No regrets' - Yorkshire businesswoman on her £1,000 term time holiday fineYorkshire Post · 4 Oct, 11:27
• Yorkshire mum facing near-£1,000 term-time holiday fine says she has 'no regrets'Huddersfield Examiner · 3 Oct, 16:16

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