FINES issued to Barnsley parents for the unauthorised school absence of children resulted in three prosecutions, the Chronicle has learned.

Unauthorised absence can be classed as anything from truancy, parentally-controlled absences, excluded pupils found in a public places during school hours to persistent late arrival for school.

Liable parents receive formal warning from the council of a possible fine being issued and are given 15 school days to improve their child’s overall school attendance.

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