'Headteachers will refuse to fine parents who keep kids off school'
Schools have been closed since MarchPrime Minister Boris Johnson has said he understands that parents are "a bit worried about their children" but stressed the danger is "very, very, very small".
He said: "In terms of fining we would ask all schools to work with those parents and encourage them to bring those children back."and also warned mums and dads they will face fines.
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