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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Emma Gill

Parents say 'it's bargain childcare' after primary school's controversial announcement

Parents have reacted to a school's attempt to stop mums and dads being late for pick-up by issuing fines.

The Manchester Evening News reported on Tuesday how families with children at at Woodbank Primary School in Bury have been warned they could be fined £5 for every half an hour if they don't pick them up from school on time.

One dad criticised the school saying the warning, along with reminders not to take children on holiday in term time, is hypocritical when teachers have also announced plans to strike from next week.

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