Submitted on Sunday 28th September 2025
Rejected on Monday 20th October 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Stop fines for family holidays—support fair, flexible school absence policies
The government should end blanket fines for term-time holidays, assess absences case-by-case, and support learning during time away. It should address travel cost inequality and work with families to create fair, flexible policies that prioritize children’s well-being and educational outcomes.
We’re calling for a compassionate review of school absence fines for family holidays. Travel enriches children’s education, yet inflated costs make term-time trips the only option for many. Current policies ignore valid reasons for absence and push families toward homeschooling. Let’s replace punishment with understanding and support. Sign to demand fairer, family-focused attendance policies.
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Stop fines for taking children out of school on holiday
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727960
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