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Students return to classrooms in England and Wales as unions rally against absence fines

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Students return to classrooms in England and Wales as unions rally against absence fines

Students return to classrooms in England and Wales as unions rally against absence fines

Education unions are calling for a temporary ban on school absence fines asthousands of pupils return to classrooms in England and Wales.

Over a quarterof parents say they are not ready to send their child back to school,according to a survey of 3,400 parents by charity Parentkind.

But localauthorities will be able to fine parents who refuse to send their childrenback to the classroom up to £120, which can be reduced to £60 if paid within21 days.

This has been described as a "last resort" tactic by the Departmentfor Education.

Education unions like the National Association of Head Teachers(NAHT) have called for the ban saying fines will not comfort parents withvirus fears.


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