Nottingham Post commented Broxtowe mum's four kids missed school 276 times

Four children were repeatedly absent from school - racking up a total of 276 missed days - magistrates heard.Their mum blamed her medical problems for the truancy. The woman, who lives in Broxtowe, was put on probation for a year and must attend ten days of special training sessions. She has to pay a £60 government surcharge. The court heard today that they have not missed a single class since September. Presiding magistrate Susan Summers told their mum: "What seems to be a corner has...