Out of school fines - Find a freedom of information request

Request

Information regarding fines handed out to parents for taking their children out of school without permission. 

I am looking for information for the school year so far (from Sept until now) and for the last two academic school years, please - 2022-2023 and 2021-2022.

1. How many schools are in your area?

2. How many fines have been handed out to parents for taking their children out of school without permission?

3. How much money has been collected from these fines, per academic year and this academic year so far?

4. How much is the average fine in the local area for taking children out of school without permission?

Decision

I can confirm that the information requested is held by Lincolnshire County Council. I have detailed below the information that is being released to you. 

Year

Number of fines issued

Money collected from fines

2021/2022

1772

£         98,220.00

2022/2023

3530

£       213,120.00

2023/2024
01.09.23 to 29.01.24

1659

£         78,720.00

     

Number of Schools in Lincolnshire

364

 

When Paid

The amount of the penalty per parent is as follows:

Within 21 days  
£60 per child

Within 28 days   
£120 per child

Reference number
FOI 8770806
Date request received
19/01/24
Date of decision
09/02/24