Will I be fined or taken to prison?
Failure to ensure your child’s regular school attendance may result in:
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£50 Fixed penalty fine, which increases to £100 if the fine is not paid within 28 days;
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Parenting order (this means you will given parenting classes to attend);
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Prosecution in the Magistrates Court with a maximum of £2500 per parent.
Whilst it is very rare that parents/carers are put into prison for failing to ensure their child attends school, this might be the only option left to the Magistrates in certain circumstances.