Mum in court after failing to ensure child regularly attended school

A MUM has been in court for not ensuring her child regularly attended school during the spring and summer term.

The mum – who cannot be named to protect the identity of the child involved – pleaded guilty to failing to ensure her primary school aged child attended school regularly between January and July this year.

She pleaded guilty at Haverfordwest Magistrates’ Court on September 21.

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The woman, 37, from the Milford Haven area, was sentenced to a nine-month community order, as part of which she must complete up to 10 rehabilitation activity requirement days.

She must also pay a £40 fine, £170 in costs and a £114 surcharge.