3 d. ago Mum fined for taking kids on holiday has 'no choice but to take drastic action'

A mother was fined £480 for taking her children on holiday during term time, and has turned to home-schooling them until May to avoid further fines or warrant criminal investigation

Politics

4 d. ago Mum takes kids out of school for three months after 'dictatorship' holiday fine of £480

Rachel Smith and her husband decided to take their three children out of school for a term to teach them at home after they were fined for taking them on holiday

Economics

5 d. ago Fuming mum takes drastic action over £480 fine for term time holiday with kids

Jewellery maker mum Rachel had already booked two future family breaks when they received the first fine.

Economics

5 d. ago Mum fined £480 for taking kids on holiday takes extreme action

A mum of three faces backlash for taking her three primary-aged children out of school for a whole term rather than risk getting a criminal record and another fine

Economics

9 d. ago Clever 'shoe organiser' hack means no unpacking on holidays ever again

The genius tip from new book The Big Book of Mum Hacks will organise yours and the kid's holiday outfits.

Politics

2 w. ago Mum hauled to court after taking kids on holiday during school term

Melanie Vermaak said she was informed by the Oldershaw School in Wallasey that her daughters' unauthorised absences for a South Africa trip could lead to a fine

Events

2 w. ago Mum taken to court after taking kids on holiday during school term

Melanie Vermaak took her children to South Africa on December 10.

Events

2 w. ago Mum slams 'ridiculous' school fine after taking kids for very specific 'holiday'

Melanie Vermaak says she told her daughter's school about the family holiday months in advance and even asked for work for her to do while they were away, but she was still taken to court

Politics

2 w. ago 'We stayed at the Peak District holiday park on the doorstep of world famous stepping stones trail'

It's got hot tub lodges, an indoor pool and spa and loads of activities for the kids

Politics

2 w. ago Get the kids involved with easy holiday money hack that any age can manage

Understanding foreign currencies, how to convert costs and working out tipping charges can be tricky enough for adults, but with this new hack even the little ones can get involved on your next break

Politics

2 w. ago 'Britain's most hated mum' takes girl, 3, out of nursery and says she's learning more on holidays

Carla Bellucci said she feels sorry for parents who play by the rules as she has taken her three-year-old daughter out of nursery to go on holiday to Egypt and says she is "learning more"

Politics