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Indeed, discretion is what is needed. Looks like common sense will now go out the window

I don't work in education, I was just asking as it sounds like you do.

I'm curious, are the kids with poor general attendance the ones that are asking for time out for holiday? From my own experience my kids attendance would be almost 100% but for the odd day out for a holiday. Whenever requested always granted

Just wish the government would butt out of peoples lives. What next, fine parents for kids who don't do their homework? A good parent helps their kid get through school and play an active part in their education. Also,there is an argument that travelling to places is an education itself, why...

We've got 16 million in this country that don't have £100 in the bank. There are families who's only chance of a holiday is the £9 deal in the Sun, their whole holiday could cost £100 so £60 is a big deal. From my own experience, my child suffered a year of disruption by the school caused by...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-39504338 Its a quiet time in government right now, little else to worry about