A school in the United Kingdom has implemented a new policy that will fine parents 1 pound (about $1 or P50) for every five minutes they are late when picking up their children. The policy was introduced by Holy Trinity School in Gravesend in Kent, England to encourage parents to fetch their kids on time, as per KentOnline last Wednesday, Jan. 15. However, they will only be required to pay if they have been late to pick up their child for three times. “The Late Collection of Pupils Policy was introduced this week in a bid to ensure all our children are collected from school on time,” Denise Gibbs-Naguar, a head teacher at the school, was quoted as saying. “Gravesend is a deprived area and many parents struggle to work due to the cost of childcare,” an anonymous parent said in the report.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 19, 2020 08:48 UTC