Were live until 11 oclock this morning. Were also talking about Free School Meals this morning. The Labour Leader says if they win the election, they will tax Private School Fees and pay for all children in state Primary Schools to have free meals. Let us know what you think of the idea. Would it help you . Or do you think there are better ways to spend the money . Are you one of the parents paying school fees who would have to fund the policy . Do get in touch on all the stories were talking about this morning use the hashtag victoria live, and if you text, you will be charged at the Standard Network rate. Our top story today. The Supreme Court will rule today on whether parents can take their children on holiday in term time, without Breaking The Law. Its considering the case ofjohn platt, who refused to pay a fine after taking his daughter to florida for a week in 2015. The decision could mean big changes for parents across england, as our Legal Affairs correspondent Clive Coleman r
To help Homeless People living on the streets. Good morning. Welcome to bbc Newsroom Live. A father who refused to pay a fine after taking his daughter out of school for an unauthorised holiday has lost his case at the Supreme Court. Jon platt, whos from the isle of wight, had argued that all the law required of him was to ensure that his child attended school regularly. The high court had originally ruled that the holiday did not constitute regular absenteeism but this morning the Supreme Court has overturned thatjudgement. This is how lady hale announced the ruling. Unauthorised absences have a disruptive effect. Not only on the education of the individual child, but also on the work of other pupils and of their teachers. If one pupil can be taken out whenever it suits the parent, then so can others. Different pupils might be taken out at different times, multiplying the disruptive effect. Any educational system expects people to keep the rules. Not to do so is unfair to those obedie
That do provide Free School Meals is that do provide Free School Meals is that there is higher levels of attainment, better levels of concentration and Better Health for the children. On the eve of the masters, the world Number One Dustinjohnson has fallen down the stairs and injured his back. And coming up in the sport . The referees Governing Body has apologised after keith stroud misread the rules in last nights match between newcastle and burton. Good afternoon and welcome to the bbc news at one. A father has lost a landmark case at the Supreme Court in a dispute about taking his child out of School Without permission. Jon platt, from the Isle Of Wight, refused to pay a fine after he took his daughter to florida, and successfully argued in the high court that the law requires only that children attend school regularly, which his daughter does. But today, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously that it is disruptive to a childs education to remove them from school during term time. The
Pupils in england. And celebrating the best of gaming. Well be live at the British Academy Gaming Awards. Its 5 oclock. Our main story is that britains highest court has ruled against a father who took his daughter on holiday to florida during school term time. Jon platt from the Isle Of Wight had won earlier legal battles and refused to pay a fine but the Department For Education took the case to the Supreme Court. The Prime Minister has welcomed the decision, saying it recognised the importance of children attending school. The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that it was disruptive to a childs education to remove them from school during term time. Our legal correspondent, clive coleman, reports. Arriving at the highest court in the land, a father, john platt, about to find out if taking his daughter on holiday in term time meant hed broken the law. In 2015, jon platt took his daughter on a weeks holiday. He was fined £120 by his Local Council on the Isle Of Wight forfailing to ensur
To change the rules so they can confirm President Trumps nominee for the Supreme Court. Also today one week before turkey votes on whether to give president erdogan greater powers, we have a report from his hometown. They call it the weekend white house. Well take a look through the keyhole of tthe president ial retreat, mar a lago. Hello, i am katty kay in washington, Christian Fraser is in london. It is day 77 of the Trump Presidency and a defining moment for this new administration. A short time ago, donald trump left a very rainy washington to fly down to his mar a lago resort in florida for his first meeting with chinese counterpart xijinping. Mr trump is already warning that it will be a very difficult meeting. The leaders will dine together this evening before formal talks begin on friday. President trump wants a better deal for America On Trade and more cooperation from beijing on north korea. But after candidate trump was so harsh on china, what kind of concessions can he get