Fines for parents of absent children 'penalise struggling families'

Amrit Virdi
Monday, March 11, 2024

Government plans to strengthen school attendance regulations could “penalise struggling families”, professionals working with disadvantaged children have said.

Experts are calling on the government to work with parents to understand the value of education. Picture: Adobe Stock/ wavebreak3
Experts are calling on the government to work with parents to understand the value of education. Picture: Adobe Stock/ wavebreak3

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