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Should Fining Parents For Term Time Holidays Be Scrapped?

The LGA, who represent local councils, and some Northamptonshire parents say a 'common sense' approach is needed to deal with term-time holidays.

Do term-time holidays damage a child's education? At the moments parents who take their children out of school are fined around £60. The Local Government Association (LGA), who represent local councils, and some Northamptonshire parents are critical of the fines. The LGA says a 'common sense' approach is needed.

PLUS:

Sealed bids are due today from prospective purchasers of Kettering Town football clubs former ground at Rockingham Road. The club says it's made a bid to buy the ground back.

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  • Fri 24 Oct 2014 06:00

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