Department for Education school attendance rule for separated parents could see them both fined £80

The move from summer holidays to the new school year brings challenges for families across England and Wales.

New Nationwide research shows parents face hefty billsRory Poulter09:29, 23 Aug 2026Parents face a £15,500-plus bill for the hidden costs of sending a child to school from Reception through to GCSEs, new research has revealed.‌And the biggest drain on family finances is not uniforms or school trips – but the growing co