Newport Magistrates' Court (Image: Shibin Shaji)
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A woman from Newport has been hit with a bill of £284 after admitting her children were regularly missing school.
The offence
The mother – who cannot be identified for legal reasons – pleaded guilty to being a parent of a child who failed to attend school on a regular basis. The absences took place during the autumn and winter terms of 2024.
The outcome
Newport Magistrates’ Court handed down a £60 fine alongside £200 in costs and a £24 surcharge. The prosecution was brought by Newport City Council.
