Halifax parent ordered to pay more than £700 for not making teen go to school

They were handed the fine at Bradford Magistrates Court because their teenager had not regularly attended a Calderdale high school.

The charge covered January 17 to January 28 this year.

They were fined £440 and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £44 and costs of £300.

According to the Government’s website, councils and schools can use various legal powers if a child is missing school without a good reason.

These include a Parenting Order, an Education Supervision Order, a School Attendance Order and a fine.

Each parent can be fined £60, which rises to £120 each if they do not pay within 21 days. I

Anyone who does not pay the fine after 28 days may be prosecuted.

Courts have the power to issue fines of up to £2,500, a community order or a jail sentence up to three months.