Just wow, doesn't sound right at all. If my child went to that school, I would pull them out. See what happens to the school trust after that.

Only problem with that would be British law on making sure your child doesn't miss any schooling, the parent could end up with a fine or I think they just added a possible prison sentence to that as well, will have to check.

Ok found this but it's old, because schools are now not allowed to authorise any holidays during school sessions.

[link to www.bbc.co.uk]

So if my kids was at that school, and if this accusation is proven true. I would take them out of school and home school till a new place is available at another school. That way it would be legal.