Term-time holiday debate following Telford family fine
New research reveals nearly half of parents are ready to take their children out of school during term-time for a family holiday despite the threat of hefty fines from the Government.
Father from Telford says it's 'impossible' to get time off during six-week holiday
Stewart Sutherland and his wife Natasha were fined earlier this year for taking their children to Greece during term time.
He says it's impossible to get time off during the summer holidays, at the same time as his wife, and doesn't want his children to miss out on the chance of a trip abroad.
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