Education chiefs are
stamping down on school absences – with a ban on time off during school terms.
Growing numbers of parents have been taking their children out of school to get away.
Last year the number of days missed equaled a school year for eighty pupils.
Education chiefs are now warning parents and students should only miss a day in special circumstances.
Now students will only be allowed to leave in exceptional circumstances like family bereavement.
Parents who do take
their children out of school could face court.