Submitted on Wednesday 16th July 2025
Rejected on Thursday 31st July 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: no-action (see below for details)
Why can schools take children on breaks during term time but parents can't?
It raises a significant question as to why schools are permitted to organise holidays or outings during term time, yet parents face criminal charges and fines for doing the same with their children.
Regulations surrounding school attendance should be relaxed, particularly regarding penalties for parents who choose to take their children out of school for short breaks or day trips during term time. Imposing fines and criminal records for such actions is excessive, especially when these occurrences are infrequent and unlikely to significantly impact a child's education. A few days away from the classroom each year can provide valuable family experiences without detrimental effects on learning
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You may wish to sign the following:
Stop fines for taking children out of school on holiday
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727960
Allow parents to take their children out of school for 5 school days in a year
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/728790
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