Some say the threat of prosecution is not enough to stop them going on holiday for cheaper prices.
Megan and Michael Hall said another fine would not stop them taking their children on a term-time holiday
“The kids will be missing 10 days of school, which is a worry because of the new fines," Mrs Hall told the BBC. "If I can save to go towards bills then you are going to do that, it seems to be the sensible option.”Will increasing the fines for taking children out of school in England have any impact?
“Going back three, four years ago it was very rare that we would find a family with school age children travelling outside the Easter, half terms and summer holidays.
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