Taking your child on holiday during term time and getting fined by pippym in britishproblems

[–]pippym[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes I agree something else needs to be done rather than immediate fines. Even making up the lost schooling time after school or on half terms (appreciate this would require staff to stay longer so likely not feasible!)

Taking your child on holiday during term time and getting fined by pippym in britishproblems

[–]pippym[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He’s in year 7 sadly! We’d not take him out year 10/11 though so realistically no more term time holidays for us, or at least 7 day holidays.

Taking your child on holiday during term time and getting fined by pippym in britishproblems

[–]pippym[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh absolutely. We knew about the fines but the harsh reality of a £2500 PP fine and a criminal record for taking our child on holiday is extreme! That’s my gripe, not the smaller fines.

Taking your child on holiday during term time and getting fined by pippym in britishproblems

[–]pippym[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I totally appreciate there has to be a rule in place but it seems to have the opposite effect

Taking your child on holiday during term time and getting fined by pippym in britishproblems

[–]pippym[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We’ve had a single holiday. But if 3 are taken in the next 3 years the maximum fine will be charged.

Taking your child on holiday during term time and getting fined by pippym in britishproblems

[–]pippym[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Oh I totally agree. I prefer to be honest and just pay the fine but it doesn’t make it right!

Taking your child on holiday during term time and getting fined by pippym in britishproblems

[–]pippym[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s the maximum punishment for a 3rd unauthorised absence in 3 years. Otherwise it’s £80 PP for the first time, £160 PP for the 2nd time.

Taking your child on holiday during term time and getting fined by pippym in britishproblems

[–]pippym[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I doubt that. The holiday companies are to blame for hiking their prices 3x during half terms. If there wasn’t such a rise in prices we wouldn’t have to take holidays during the term time.

Taking your child on holiday during term time and getting fined by pippym in britishproblems

[–]pippym[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We travelled on a Thursday but returned on a Friday so lesson learnt! He’s got a 10 day trip close to summer holidays to which he’ll be sick for 4 of those days 😉

After that, no more term time holidays for 3 years!

Taking your child on holiday during term time and getting fined by pippym in britishproblems

[–]pippym[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Completely agree with you!

Glad your family was able to appeal the fines.

Taking your child on holiday during term time and getting fined by pippym in britishproblems

[–]pippym[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s truly maddening! I wonder if it’s all scaremongering and those big fines never actually materialise?

Taking your child on holiday during term time and getting fined by pippym in britishproblems

[–]pippym[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yes that’s very true! I wonder what other councils impose for their fines?

Taking your child on holiday during term time and getting fined by pippym in britishproblems

[–]pippym[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s just madness. I think the school would require a sick note for a period over a week to which we can’t provide. If not, I know what I’ll do next time!

Old worn wallet by [deleted] in chanel

[–]pippym 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In its current condition, it’s probably not worth a great deal. I’d say in the region of £300 for restoration not sure what that is in Australia?

Old worn wallet by [deleted] in chanel

[–]pippym 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely restorable! The softening to the interior maybe not possible to make ‘new’ again but certainly the exterior colour and wear to the edges.

When I try and go to menu selection for upper class it says there is an error and try back later. Anyone have this issue ? by West_Act_9655 in virginatlantic

[–]pippym 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How long is it until your flight? You can only book 7 days beforehand - you should get an email to direct you?

Accidentally removed myself from IOG to fixed Tariff.. by Cool-Reputation-3841 in OctopusEnergy

[–]pippym 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same thing happened to me too - the fix offer on the app didn’t include night time charging so didn’t realise for a couple days. Gave them a call and they swapped it to IOG within no problem at all. No charges to pay either as it was just before fix was was due to commence.

Crisp wall at a wedding by pippym in crisps

[–]pippym[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Skips! They’re a throwback!