No prosecutions have been brought against parents for allowing their children to be absent from school without permission.
Statistics released by the Department of Education and Children this week show there were 24,175 sessions of unauthorised absence for the academic year 2015/2016.
A session is counted as either a morning or afternoon away from school.
However 11 fixed penalty notices were handed out - all of which were paid.
10-day closure for Mountain Road
The Mountain Road will be closed for 10 days next week.
Survey on cannabis closes this week
There's a last chance to share your views on medical cannabis products.
Hotel boss labels visitor levy "absolutely insane"
A hotel manager has accused the government of being "tone deaf" and "out of touch" over a possible tourist tax.
Ramsey slashes library subscription fees
There's good news for bookworm pensioners in the north of the Island.
Star gets medical clearance to train for TT movie
Hollywood star Channing Tatum says he's been given the go-ahead by doctors to start training for a TT movie.
Pool announces price hikes
The Southern Swimming Pool says it's putting its prices up this week.
Glen Helen restaurant reborn as farm shop!
A new shop offering Island produce says it's 'absolutely delighted' after winning planning permission.
Fuel restrictions lifted as price rises come into force
Filling stations around the Island will be getting deliveries of fuel today.
