The Government plans to allow schools and local authorities to apply forparenting orders on the families of children who "seriously misbehave inschool".
Previously only the police could apply for the orders, under whichparents can face fines or prison. In addition, the orders could only beissued for offending and serial truancy.
Philip Parkin, general secretary of the Professional Association ofTeachers, said: "Schools have to work closely with parents so while itmay be appropriate for various agencies to impose parenting orders, wemust be aware that if schools were given those powers this could damagethe school-parent relationship. Although in some cases, where therelationship is strained, it could be necessary as a final resort."
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