More than 100,000 people have backed a petition set up by a parent calling for children to take time off during the school term. Derbyshire mother Natalie Elliott’s online campaign for parents to be given “up to 10 days fine free” has been signed by more than 107,000 people. Hitting the six figure mark means the topic is to be considered for debate in the House of Commons. Legislation in place since September 2024 allows councils to fine each parent up to £80 when their child is off school, said the Local Democracy Reporting Service. If a child is off school three or more times within three years, parents may be taken to court where they can be fined up to £2,500, receive a community order, a parenting order or a jail sentence of up to three months.
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