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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Harriett Dalby & Abigail O'Leary

Parents 'save thousands' by taking their kids out of school for holidays - despite fines

Parents have boldly told how they saved thousands taking their children out of school for term-time holidays, despite being fined each time.

Brogan and Shane Cole, 30, looked forward to holidaying in Zante with their two children Archie Cole, 10, and Ellie Cole, seven - choosing to book the 11-day break for May 18 - which happened to be during the school term.

Despite saving money on the booking dates, the parents were hit with a £240 fine for taking their children out of school.

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