Political rulings are too inflexible to be really useful for either school or parent, says Tracy McVeighOverheard on my train this morning was a mother calling her daughters school. She explained the family had friends who were over from Australia and would be in London for just the one day. As they hadnt seen each other for three years, they were all going off to the Natural History Museum together and she apologised for the girl's absence from class that day.Yes, I do understand there might be a fine, said the mum, and she ended the call upset and distracted after what had been a clearly terse exchange.
Why didnt you just lie? asked the grandfather.
Why should I lie? she answered, pointing out that it wasnt the best thing for her little girl to hear. The child - not yet five - was spending the day with family and friends, if shed been an adult she would probably have booked a day off work. Reported by guardian.co.uk 7 hours ago.
Why didnt you just lie? asked the grandfather.
Why should I lie? she answered, pointing out that it wasnt the best thing for her little girl to hear. The child - not yet five - was spending the day with family and friends, if shed been an adult she would probably have booked a day off work. Reported by guardian.co.uk 7 hours ago.