School Absence Fines - Find a freedom of information request

1. How many fines have been handed out to parents or guardians for pupils failing to attend school in your area during the first half term of academic year 2020-21?

2. Of those fines, how many have subsequently been

a) paid

b) cancelled 

c) remain unpaid

3. How much revenue has so far been collected by the council in fines for missed school during the first half term of 2020-21?

4. How many fines were handed out to parents or guardians for pupils failing to attend school in your area during the first half term of academic year 2019-20

1. 156 Fines issued, (Persistent Absence: 12 Unauthorised Holidays: 144)

2.

a) Paid - 77

b) Cancelled - 4

c) Not Paid 41 by the final payment date. Plus 34 not paid, but not reached final payment date yet.

3. £5640 received in FPN payments

4. During September & October 2019 437 fines were issued