Father loses court battle over term-time holidays
The Isle of Wight father who refused to pay a fine for taking his daughter out of school has lost his legal battle in the Supreme Court.
Jon Platt arrives in court for school holidays ruling
The UK's highest court will give its decision today in a legal battle between Isle of Wight education chiefs and a man who took his daughter on holiday during term-time.
Jon Platt refused to pay a £120 fine. Local magistrates and the High Court found there was no case to answer, but the Island's council took the case to the Supreme Court.
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Thousands of parents to pay higher holiday costs?
Judges at the Supreme Court have ruled against a father who took his child on holiday during term time.
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Term-time holiday dad loses Supreme Court ruling
Jon Platt, who refused to pay a fine for taking his daughter on holiday during term time, took his battle to the highest court in the land.
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Term-time holiday fine case reaches Supreme Court
The case of a father who successfully challenged a conviction for taking his child away during term-time will be heard in the Supreme Court.