Gareth and Lynne Paley, of Dove House, High Mickley, appeared separately at Newcastle Magistrates Court on Thursday, July 12.
Both were charged with being the parent of a child of compulsory school age, registered at a school, who had failed to attend regularly.
Mr and Mrs Paley both pleaded guilty to the charges.
Mr Paley was fined £65, and was ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £30 and costs of £40.
Mrs Paley was fined £61, and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £30 and costs of £40.
The charges related to the period between October 30, 2017 and March 9, 2018.
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