Pauline Wheaton, 46, of Byron Square,Trumpington in Cambridge, pleaded guilty to failing to ensure her son Thomas Heeson attended Netherhall School in Cambridge.

Magistrates in Peterborough were told Thomas had not been to school this year and had attended on average just once a week over the past year.

Presiding magistrate Michael Williamson adjourned sentencing until 2 April for reports.

Wheaton's solicitor, Martin Newton, asked for sentencing to be adjourned saying he was aware magistrates would consider a jail term.

Wheaton, who has been convicted before for failing to send her son to school, faces a maximum penalty of a �2,500 fine or up to three months in jail.

She was released on unconditional bail.