WHILE most children in the UK have been easing into the autumn term this week, Britain’s biggest family have been enjoying a luxury holiday in Florida.
After having done a no expense spared vacation at Universal and Disney World, they appear to have set sail on the Disney Cruise.
However, Radford fans have been quick to question whether the bumper brood will be missing the start of school.
Mum-of-22 Sue, 49, from Lancashire, uploaded snaps from what appeared to be a cruise on her Instagram and the comments quickly flooded in from concerned fans.
“Are you not back at school????” asked one follower.
Another added: “There schools are back but they are still on holiday (sic)”
The family are based in Morecambe in the county of Lancashire and while it is unknown which schools the children attend according to Lancashire City Council term time resumed on September 2nd.
However, the council stresses that “dates set for each establishment may vary.”
If Noel and Sue have chosen to take their brood out of school, however, they could face hefty fines.
From August 2024, the fine for school absences across the country will rise from £60 to £80 if paid within 21 days.
If you fail to pay a fine issued within 21 days, you’ll have to pay double – £160, to be precise, up from the previous £120.
Parents can only accrue two fines within a three-year period.
However, once this limit has been reached, additional actions such as parenting order, or prosecution will be implemented.
If you’re prosecuted and go to court because your child has not been attending school, you may be fined up to £2,500.
Disney Cruise prices vary depending on a number of factors, including the length of the trip, the ship, cabin selection, and the destination.
The Radfords haven’t confirmed what ship they are on, but a Disney cruise for two people can cost £759 ($1,000).
Sue has been keeping fans updated with their activities in posts on their Instagram page.
Last Thursday Sue, Noel and the brood headed to the famous IHOP for breakfast.
While Sue tucked into a cup of coffee, Bonnie, five, looked delighted with her French toast, fruit and chocolate dip.
Despite the trip looking fun, Sue admitted that she was “so excited to get home”, after Katie – who isn’t on the 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 International Food & Wine Festival 2024, with Sue sharing a snap of herself holding a brochure for the event.
The Radfords are Britain's biggest family with 22 children.
Here are the kids from eldest to youngest include:
Eagle-eyed fans also spotted that Sue appeared to have treated herself to a new accessory, in the form of a £79.99 Loungefly bag.
Showing off her new bag, Sue also displayed her Disney-themed manicure – with little mouse outlines in white on her nails – as she enjoyed a glass of pink champagne.
The family ended the day with a trip to an outdoor cinema on the beach.
Despite the fact that it’s currently 31 degrees in Florida at the moment, there was even a fire – with the kids looking delighted as they had S’mores.
Those who weren’t indulging in the marshmallow concoctions entertained themselves by playing in the white sand.
They then settled down in deckchairs on the beach to watch that night’s film.
