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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.

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So why do parents risk fines for term-time holidays?

A father from Telford who was fined for taking his children out of school during term-time for a family holiday has explained why he decided to take the risk.

Stewart Sutherland and his wife Natasha hit the headlines last month when they were ordered to pay £1,000 for taking their family to the Greek island of Rhodes during the school term.

Mr Sutherland told ITV News Central there were a number of reasons people might be forced into taking term-time holidays.

These include difficulties in getting leave from jobs, as well as the expense.

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