Jon Platt

2, November 2018·2 min read

Massive increase in number of Isle of Wight school absence fines, says campaigner

The data for 2017/18 Truancy Penalty Notices (98% of them term time holidays) has been analysed by Jon Platt. He says they're so high that's it an average of one penalty notice for every seven school children - a huge increase on previous years.

Any Questions Jonathan-Dimbleby and others

31, May 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight line-up for BBC Radio 4 Any Questions announced

The panelists for this week's Any Questions, being broadcast live and recorded at the Ventnor Winter Gardens, have been announced and include and Island businessman who is known right across the country.

29, May 2018·2 min read

If you’re aged over 60, it’s possible you could be owed thousands of pounds

You might feel you don't need to make a claim for mis-sold PPI, but imagine being a position to help with that house extension your child needs but can't afford, or being able to help your grandchildren whilst they are at university.

1, March 2018·1 min read

Sandown businessman donates to Hullabaloo after local council debacle

After the debacle of the Sandown town council meeting on Monday, a Sandown businessman has made a generous donation to the town's Hullbaloo event taking place this May.

25, January 2018·1 min read

Isle of Wight businessman on BBC Radio 4 consumer affairs programme today

The leading consumer affairs programme, You and Yours, on Radio 4 will be discussing legislation that is being pushed through Parliament that will have a detrimental impact on consumers.

8, December 2017·3 min read

PPI claims: Of course you can DIY, but understand the pitfalls

Yes you can do your own PPI refund claims, but it's just you against the might of the banks. With JMP's 11 years of experience they help you navigate the tricky waters. Here's a real-world example where people were told 'No' by their bank. JMP got involved and have now reclaimed over £50k.

26, July 2017·1 min read

Revealed: Total cost of taking Jon Platt through the courts

The cost of taking Jon Platt - who refused on principle to pay a fine for taking his daughter out of school during term time - through the Magistrates', High Court, Supreme Court and back to the Magistrates' court have now been revealed.

7, July 2017·1 min read

Jon Platt’s truancy fines petition attracts astonishing support

The petition calls for the government to ensure that Truancy Penalty Notices are only issued to tackle truancy rather than being used for any breach of unauthorised absence.

23, June 2017·1 min read

Jon Platt court case ends in criminal conviction

Magistrates originally told Jon Platt he had no case to answer. Two years on and after a High Court and Supreme Court hearing they have now reversed their decision.

22, June 2017·1 min read

Jon Platt back in court over School fines case

Isle of Wight council is again taking Jon Platt to court, this time returning to the Island for refusing to pay a fine for taking his daughter out of school during term time. He maintains he shouldn't be fined.

6, April 2017·4 min read

Jon Platt: Vote Green (LibDem, or Indie) at council elections to force school fine flexibility

Included in his post-verdict statement, Jon Platt is urging parents and grandparents to vote for a Green, Lib Dem or an independent candidate in the upcoming local elections to remove people who want to fine or prosecute parents for child school absences.

6, April 2017·5 min read

Jon Platt school holiday fines appeal: Judgement delivered (updated)

IW Magistrates and the High Court both previously ruled that Mr Platt had no case to answer, but the Department for Education insisted IWC take the case to Supreme Court. The judgement was delivered this morning.

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