Fines for parents for their children being out of school in term time
Dear Cardiff Council,
1. When did your local authority begin the policy of fining parents for their children being out of school in term time?
2. How many parents have been fined for their children being out of school from the start of the policy until 22nd May 2015 (inclusive)?
3. How much money has been taken in fines during that period?
4. What was the highest fine?
5. What was the lowest fine?
6. Where does money from the fines go?
7. How many parents have been jailed for their children being out of school?
8 a) What was the longest sentence?
b) What was the shortest sentence?
9 What are your school attendance figures (for each academic year) from September 2010 – May 22nd 2015?
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