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Parents could be subjected to significant penalties if they remove their children from school to watch England’s games during the World Cup in America.

Over 16,000 supporters from England were present in the 70,000-capacity crowd at Dallas Stadium for the opening match, which ended in a 4-2 win against Croatia last week.

The Daily Mail reported that several school-age children with English accents were heard.

The Department for Education stated that the tournament is an “opportunity to be involved in something remarkable,” but emphasized that it “should not come at the cost of children’s education.”

A father of two, Russ White, aged 45, has withdrawn his daughter Sienna, who is ten years old, from school even though the head teacher denied permission. They will be in America for two weeks and will depart fromTexasto be present at England’s match versus Ghana in Boston on Tuesday.

Mr. White mentioned that his wife, Terri, 44, had requested the principal of his daughter’s school in Coalville, close to Leicester, to allow her to leave class, but the request was turned down. Despite this, they still went to New York, where they met relatives before flying to

Dallas for Sienna’s first World Cup match. They even shared on social media a photo of themselves in the stands holding a sign that said: ‘I’m supposed to be at school but my dad brought me to the World Cup instead’.

Electrician Mr. White mentioned he anticipated a £320 penalty—and admitted he was a ‘repeat offender,’ having taken Sienna to see the Euros in Germany two years prior.

He stated: “In my view, I put in a lot of effort and I hardly ever have any days off.”

My wife informed the head teacher that it would be an educational experience and she would get to visit new locations and connect with relatives.

But they refused to move and mentioned it would be considered an unauthorized absence, so I anticipate being fined, and we’ll face significant consequences since I’m a repeat offender due to the Euros.

Institutions will charge penalties if a student is absent from school for five days without proper justification. The penalty, per parent, amounts to £80 if settled within 21 days or £160 if paid within 28 days.

If a parent is issued a second penalty for the same child within a three-year period, it will be applied at the increased rate of £160.

Mr. White stated, “I told the school to provide me with some lesson plans and I would ensure she completes some work, but they showed no interest. However, I’m making her continue with her reading.”

At least two English players – goalkeeper Jordan Pickford and defender Dan Burn – have children of school age who have traveled to the United States for the competition.

A representative from the Department for Education stated, “School breaks during term put pressure on teachers to assist with missed lessons and impact the whole class.”

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