Radford fans shocked as family share update from holiday during ‘school period’
While most children in the UK are quietly starting the school year this week, Britain’s largest family is enjoying a luxury holiday in Florida.
After booking a vacation to Universal and Disney World, sparing no expense, they now look set to embark on a Disney Cruise.
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However, Radford fans wondered if the large group would miss the start of the school year.
Sue, 49, a mother of 22 from Lancashire, posted snaps from what appeared to be a cruise on her Instagram, prompting comments from concerned fans.
“Aren’t you back in school????” one follower asked.
Another added: “Schools have started again but they are still on holiday”
Read more about the Radfords
The family live in Morecambe in Lancashire and although it is unknown which schools the children attend, Lancashire City Council School time started on September 2nd.
However, the council stresses that “the dates set for each establishment may vary.”
If Noel and Sue choose to take their children out of school, they risk a hefty fine.
From August 2024, the fine for missing school will increase from £60 to £80 across the country if paid within 21 days.
If you don’t pay a fine within 21 days, you’ll have to pay double: £160 to be precise, up from the previous £120.
Parents can only receive two fines within a three-year period.
Once this limit is reached, additional measures will be taken, such as a parental order or prosecution.
If you are prosecuted and go to court because your child is not attending school, you could be fined up to £2,500.
Disney Cruise prices vary depending on a number of factors, including the length of the trip, the ship, the cabin chosen, and the destination.
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The Radfords haven’t revealed which ship they’ll be sailing on, but a Disney cruise for two costs £759 ($1,000).
Sue keeps fans updated on her activities through posts on her Instagram page.
Last Thursday, Sue, Noel and the rest of the group went to the famous IHOP for breakfast.
While Sue enjoyed a cup of coffee, Bonnie, five, seemed delighted with her French toast with fruit and chocolate dip.
Despite the trip looking fun, Sue admitted she was “so excited to get home” after Katie – who is not on holiday – said she was counting down the days until their return as she wasn’t enjoying the empty house.
They then headed to Epcot for the 2024 International Food & Wine Festival, where Sue shared a photo of herself holding a brochure for the event.
Who’s who in the Radford family?
The Radfords are the largest family in Britain, with 22 children.
Below you see the children from oldest to youngest:
- Chris – born on May 7, 1989
- Sophie – born December 13, 1993
- Chloe – born July 31, 1995
- Jack – born on April 9, 1997
- Daniel – born March 3, 1999
- Luke – born October 1, 2000
- Millie Radford – born August 29, 2001
- Katie – born November 14, 2002
- James – born October 17, 2003
- Ellie – born May 6, 2005
- Aimee – born April 21, 2006
- Josh – born July 3, 2007
- Max – born December 11, 2008
- Tillie – born on May 2, 2010
- Oscar – born October 22, 2011
- Casper, – born on October 3, 2012
- Hallie – born on June 3, 2015
- Phoebe – born July 24, 2016
- Archie – born September 18, 2017
- Bonnie – born on November 6, 2018
- Heidie – born on April 3, 2020
Attentive fans also noticed that Sue had treated herself to a new accessory – a £79.99 Loungefly bag.
Sue showed off her new bag and also showed off her Disney manicure, featuring little white mouse silhouettes on her nails, while enjoying a glass of pink champagne.
The family ended the day with a visit to an open-air cinema on the beach.
Although it is currently 88 degrees in Florida, there was even a small fire going. The children looked very happy with their marshmallows.
Those who didn’t enjoy the marshmallows entertained themselves by playing in the white sand.
Then they sat in lounge chairs on the beach to watch that evening’s movie.
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