Sue and Noel Radford slapped with fine after 22 Kids and Counting stars pull kids out of school for lavish holiday

Olivia Gantzer

By Olivia Gantzer


Published: 14/10/2025

- 13:57

The Channel 5 stars frequently take their children across the pond to Florida's Disney World

Noel and Sue Radford have been slapped with a fine for taking their children out of school to whisk them away on a lavish holiday.

The 22 Kids and Counting pair constantly share updates on the family holidays they enjoy, with Disney World seeming to be their favourite destination.


According to social media posts, the family jets off to the Florida resort multiple times a year.

One of their most recent trips to the US has seen the parents of Britain's biggest family in trouble, though, with four of their children having missed out on time at school.

Sue Radford

Sue and Noel Radford were fined over their children missing school

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CHANNEL 5

The husband and wife were found guilty of failing to ensure regular attendance at school for the youngsters between March 24 and May 1 of this year.

The clan had been enjoying a £52,000 holiday across the pond to celebrate Mrs Radford's 50th birthday.

The couple, from Morecambe in Lancashire, are understood to have been fined £65 per child at Preston Magistrates Court, which was added to £118 court costs.

Weeks after the big trip, the family once again jetted off to the Sunshine State in June.

Noel Radford

The Radfords frequent Disney World in Florida but recently came under fire for their children missing school

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CHANNEL 5

Interest in the unique family remains as the Radfords continue to grow, with Sue and Noel now grandparents to 14 grandchildren.

Recently, the couple's eighth child, Katie, marked a sweet milestone in her own family. The 22-year-old became a mother last year to her firstborn child, Ronnie, and gave a sweet glimpse into her first year of motherhood.

A social media post featured several photos of baby Ronnie from the day he was born until recently, along with a poem narrated in the background called “Today You Turned One”.

She captioned the Instagram post: “RONNIE HUDSON CARTER IS ONE!!!”

The message continued: “One whole year of cuddles, bottles, nappies and unforgettable memories, honestly wouldn’t change you for the world. You bring me so much joy and teach me new things every single day. I love being your mummy.”

Ms Radford ended the post: “I love you so much #firsttimemom #octoberbaby #1today #firstbirthday #bigboy #happy.”

Meanwhile, the family's Channel 5 series remains a fan-favourite, with the latest episodes featuring some emotional updates from Mr Radford.

The 54-year-old, who had been adopted as a child, made the decision to track down his birth mother.

After enlisting the help of adoption professionals, fans finally witnessed the life-changing moment Mr Radford was reunited with his mum, a reunion the pair had always dreamed of.

The father-of-22 struggled to hold back tears as he immediately rushed to his birth mother's side when she walked through the door to meet him, pulling her into a tender hug.

Fans flocked to social media to express an outpour of love and emotion at the family reunion.