Schools to clamp down harder on parents over 'unfair' rules from September

NewsMidlands NewsEducationParents warned to expect tough action from headteachers14:40, 26 Aug 2026Schools are likely to take a tougher stance.(Image: Rob Browne)Schools are likely to take a much tougher stance over a controversial rule from September.‌It serves as a warning to families over term-time holidays.‌Parents who take their kids out of school to go on holiday face fines of up to £80.‌READ MORE: Parents hit out over school September rules and say 'unfair'READ MORE: West Midlands borough in top 10 worst in England for GCSE resultsBut headteachers appear more likely to punish rule-breakers this year.‌It comes as schools are being set individual attendance targets by the Government.It means heads will look even more unfavourably upon term-time holiday rule-breakers this year, with th