Permission for Child's Time Off in Term Time Due to Holiday

Originally written by Lucy Tobin, updated by the editorial team on 5th June 2026

Can You Take Your Child Out of School for a Holiday?

Many families consider booking holidays during term time because prices drop significantly once the school holidays end. The cost difference between term time and holiday bookings can often reach hundreds of pounds. However, since the 2013 amendment to The Education (Pupil Registration) (England) Regulations 2006, headteachers may only grant leave for exceptional circumstances. This is not simply an absence of automatic rights but a specific legislative restriction on when absence can be authorised.

The Education Act places a legal duty on parents to ensure their child receives a full time education. If your child is enrolled at a school, they fulfil this requirement by attending. The law treats regular attendance as a priority, and holidays are not considered a valid reason for absence in most circumstances.

While schools have some discretion to authorise absences, these are strictly limited to exceptional circumstances. Understanding how schools assess these requests can help you decide whether to apply and how to approach the process.

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When Schools May Grant Permission

Headteachers can authorise absence in exceptional circumstances, though what qualifies as exceptional is determined by each headteacher's discretion rather than being strictly defined by law. This means there is variance between schools. A standard family holiday, even if it represents good value, will not usually meet this threshold. Schools are specifically advised not to approve absences simply because the holiday is cheaper during term time.

Circumstances that may be considered exceptional include:

A close family wedding taking place abroad where travel during school holidays is not possible
A family bereavement or serious illness of a relative overseas
A parent serving in the armed forces where leave dates cannot be changed
A unique family event that cannot reasonably happen at another time

Each school sets its own policy within the legal framework. Some schools take a stricter approach than others, so it is worth checking your school's attendance policy, which should be available on their website or from the school office.

Your situation may be slightly different. ask a question below ↓ and our editorial team will reply with our advice.

What Schools Consider When Deciding

When a headteacher receives a request for term time absence, they will typically look at several factors before making a decision.

Your child's overall attendance record matters. If your child already has a history of missed days, the school is less likely to approve additional absence. A strong attendance record may work in your favour, though it does not guarantee approval.

The timing of the absence is crucial, particularly during exam periods, SATs weeks, or the initial weeks of a new school year. Requests during these periods are much more likely to be refused because they are considered particularly disruptive to a child's education.

The length of the proposed absence plays a role too. A request for two days may be viewed differently from a request for two weeks. Longer absences mean more missed learning and are harder for schools to support. Children who miss school can fall behind on important curriculum content and experience social disruption when they return.

Schools will also consider the reason you have given. Vague explanations are less persuasive than specific details about why the trip cannot happen during school holidays. Clearly explain any authentic, time sensitive reasons in your request.

Schools also have their own interests in maintaining high attendance rates. Unauthorised absences affect the school's overall attendance record, which can impact Ofsted assessments. This gives schools an additional reason to be cautious about granting leave.

How to Make a Request

If you believe your circumstances are genuinely exceptional, you should make a formal written request to the headteacher. Most schools have a specific form for this purpose, often called a leave of absence request form. Ask the school office if you are unsure.

In your request, explain the situation honestly and include any relevant dates. Be specific about why the absence cannot be avoided and why it must fall within term time. Submit your request as early as possible to give the school time to consider it properly.

The headteacher will respond in writing with their decision. If the absence is not authorised and you take your child out of school anyway, this will be recorded as an unauthorised absence.

Unauthorised absences can result in a penalty notice issued by the local authority. The standard fine is £60 per parent per child if paid within 21 days, doubling to £120 if paid between 22 and 28 days. After this period, you can be prosecuted for your child's absence.

In serious or repeated cases, parents can face prosecution, leading to larger fines or a criminal record. Local authorities have their own policies on when they escalate matters, so consequences can vary depending on where you live.

If you are considering term time absence for any reason, speaking to your child's school early in the process is usually the best approach. They can explain their policy and give you a realistic sense of whether your request is likely to be approved.

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EducationLetters Editor 18/05/2026 at 9:18 am

@Jupiter Honestly, since September 2024 headteachers can only authorise term time absence in "exceptional circumstances", and a family trip, however educational, usually doesn't meet that bar. You'd likely get an unauthorised mark and possibly a fine, even with her spotless record. That said, it's worth writing in anyway and framing it around the bullying and her wellbeing, not just the historical sites, as that's more likely to be treated as exceptional. Ask for a meeting with the head first and put the safeguarding concerns in writing.

Jupiter 29/04/2025 at 12:27 pm

We would like to take my 14 year old stepdaughter to Dorset during the last week of the school holidays. There are many historical and palaeontology sites we would like to visit. I went there myself on a school holiday for a week when I was 11. The school considered it to be very beneficial for our education and I agree. However, it would run into her first two days back at school. She has an excellent attendance record and no unauthorised absences. Do you think the school would consider this as an authorised absence and if so, how would I go about phrasing the letter? I also feel this would be good for her mental health as she has been consistently bullied for the last two years. The school have done little to nothing to address this issue and they are well aware of the impact it has had on her mental health. Thank you.

Gayan 20/01/2020 at 6:19 am

I have to write a letter to the school principal extending school holidays another 8 days of my daughter, regarding go to Japan for extending the VISA for shes brother please make the sample letter for me

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Sophie 23/11/2019 at 12:05 am

My mother in law is in hospital and my father in law is suffering from cancer and because of these circumstances we planned to go back to philippines to visit them. I requested for my 4yrs old daughter for school leave for 13 days and it was declined by the headteacher. She mentioned that I will be fined or prosecuted if I will go ahead. Is there anything I can do as we really need to travel soon.

Bubbly 10/11/2019 at 5:53 pm

I am looking into taking my 4 and 7 year olds out of school for three days to go to Disneyland Paris. There are no ‘exceptional circumstances’ - it’s just so much cheaper than going at any other time. From what I understand I won’t get fine for my 4 year old but I will for my 7 year old? Per day? Will read up on the school policy.

D.parsons 20/10/2019 at 10:22 pm

Regarding 4 year olds you will not get fined if you take them out of school for holidays! Your child legally does not have to attend school until the term after they turn 5 years old so the school/county council can not fine you during this period of time. Once they have turned 5 and the next term has stated then they can fine you but not beforehand.

Rosh 03/05/2019 at 1:36 pm

My nephew is 10 years old. He is the current county swimming champion for his age group and is ranked 10 nationally. My sister, his Mum, recently asked the school if he could have a week out of school in October 2019 to attend his swimming clubs annual swimming training week. This is not a holiday - he will be swimming for approx. four hours every day and doing land training. This swim week normally happens in half term - but because his school is in a different county to his swimming club (although they are next door to each other) the half term holiday has been scheduled at a different time. The school have refused permission. This is so upsetting given his ability as a swimmer and his ambition to be an Olympic swimmer. Is there any further advice you can give on how to pursue this? He has excellent attendance. I am so disappointed that the school is not supporting him in this.

Anetka85 17/04/2019 at 8:15 pm

Hi
My child is age 4 he is in Reception and he got some disability (autyzm)we have up coming holiday in couple days for 7 days ,he will be out of school for 5 days
School is closed ,what do l do ?

Dontbenosey 24/03/2019 at 9:44 pm

I am trying to write a letter to request that my grandson can have 17 days of school to take him to the Scottish islands an opportunity he will ever get again in his young years he is ten years old. How do I approach the school to write th letter I have no idea what to write and ajykne help me

c 16/03/2019 at 10:00 pm

Funny that when someone asks a question relating to age it cannot be answered. We get a "you'll be fined etc" but when someone asks about a child not turning 5 yet we are told its school policy and we need to check with the individual school. Hold on a minute its either THE LAW or its not. we are getting continual mixed messages. I have been told twice by different schools that until a child turns 5 there is no legal requirement to get authority for holidays. The permission/authorisation starts at age 5. Can we have a clear response. The parents of both my grandchildren aged 4 where told quite clearly "Don't worry they are only 4" permission is not needed .....

May 14/12/2018 at 9:39 am

Both my children are in the same academy. My son is in the secondary and my daughter in the primary. We require one day for my son as it will tag onto a half term and as he has an inset and two for my daughter. We are flying abroad to my grandma, their great grandma 90th birthday. If this isn’t deemed exceptional I really don’t know what is. We planned and schedule the party to be as close to half term as possible. But flight times (12/13 hours means we are required to fly out a couple of days before). My children have had 100% attendance for all their school life. We’ve now been told or one and two days are denied and unauthorised without explanation. Yet we know of friends who go to uncles weddings for a day or Australia for 2/3 weeks getting the max days authorised and balanced unauthorised with the rest in holiday time - their reason? To visit grandparents too.
I am not understanding the inconsistency and ask for clarification but just get told it’s our policy as an academy. This doesn’t answer my question.
I ask for one two days and get denied but some asks for 10 and receives it? Justifiable??
My children will continue to do home learning while away as well as they to extra curricular maths. Learning continues even will abroad in our home country.

Lil 08/11/2018 at 9:09 pm

Hi
I would like a letter to send to my sons Headteacher, I am going on holiday on the 3rd December this year. For 10 days. I am going away to visit my friend in Dubai. She has recently had twins and we would love to go over and stay with her. I work as a Head Swimming Teacher in a leisure centre so I can never take annual leave during haft terms. Because the centre is so busy. Also I am a single mother and obviously the flights are cheaper in term time.

Lucy Senior 17/09/2018 at 4:25 pm

Hi I have given my son's school 8 months notice of a exceptional circumstances to take him out for 9days to visit his aunt and uncle who has cancer it is a once in a life time trip and unfortunately fell in term time. My son has great attendance. I did state any future holidays will be in school holidays. It has not been approved. What do they deem exceptional? Once not approved what can I do?

naz 19/08/2018 at 9:37 am

Hi
My daughter is in year 1 and we just found out that my mother is critically ill. I want to take my daughter to see her grand mother out of country for 3 weeks in start of the term September 2018, please guide me how to seek permission because the school is closed.
Please reply to my given email.looking forward for reply.
Parent

yusufali 11/06/2018 at 7:07 pm

hi I was wondering if you could help me write a persuasive letter to my headteacher about us not getting fine due to us having a holiday. it would really mean a lot to me . my grandmother is unfortunately ill and we would like to visit her in another country.please reply back on this website. thank you

Bilal 03/01/2018 at 9:32 pm

I'm goin out for some holiday because my uncles wedding and I want to take 2 weeks off and I'm in year 9 started 2 terms passed can I get them

Ingas 03/10/2017 at 6:10 pm

Hi, my husband has appointment in hospital. He has broken hand, and I have to take him to hospital for scan. The head teacher refused to take my child 1h early from school. Help!I don't know what to do.

EducationLetters Editor 15/09/2017 at 12:55 pm

As specified in the article, you would have to approach the school directly to request this time, as only the school can give you the answer.

Bex 14/09/2017 at 1:38 pm

I have a letter from work giving me dates of my holidays I can take next year as a bus driver we carnt swap those dates 24th June my child as just turned 4 can we take that holiday

EducationLetters Editor 08/09/2017 at 12:33 pm

As specified in the article, you have to get permission from the head teacher if you want to take your child out of school during term time, If you do not get consent from the school, you risk being fined.

Lil 07/09/2017 at 7:32 pm

My daughter is 4 and in reception. I am taking her on holiday for 5 days during term time. Will i be fined? Thanks

Mrs_Kirk 05/06/2017 at 4:41 pm

Hi
Is it true that i won't receive a fine for taking my little boy out of reception for a holiday in may (next year 2018) as he only turns 5 on 26th July?
Many thanks

EducationLetters Editor 08/05/2017 at 1:37 pm

We cannot advise on this question. It much depends upon the particular policy of your school.

Sri 07/05/2017 at 4:46 pm

I have 3 kids who are in yr5, yr3 and yr1. I want to take them back to my country on 20th June and stay there for a month. Main reasons for these are to 1. complete Ritual duties in family deities which were promised when my older child was born with club foot, these ritual duties can only be done in special days that happens onece a year when the temples have festivals. 2: for my kids to meet and spend some quality time with their 2 great grand mothers who are very old and are not in good health at the moment. 3:to attend their uncles wedding that's taking place in June. 4:for them to experience their culture and life in a country where their parents came from. 5: to learn their mother tongue which they struggle with even when they attend Sunday school every week where we live.

Are these good enough reasons for me to get authorised leave from school?

Sri

MoJo 30/04/2017 at 6:31 pm

I'd like to know if I take my son out of school for a family holiday will his biological father be fined as well? He's father only pays CSA but hasn't been apart of his life for 6 years. He doesn't know where my son goes to school or where we live. My husband and my sons other 3 siblings are visiting my father in law but due to his and my husbands work it's going to have to be during school time. We're happy to accept a fine if it can't be granted but I can't afford my son's father finding out.

BR Editor 28/04/2017 at 12:28 pm

@Shanw - I'm sure the head will let you have this time off - if you go through the correct procedure. It's not like she's doing important exams or anything. Becs.

Shanw 27/04/2017 at 7:29 pm

Hi my daughters in reception and is still four years old. I would like to take her away for the weekend for her birthday but as I don't drive and it's over 3 hours away on the trains. I am writing to the head teacher for permission to keep her off school on the Friday otherwise it would be pointless taking her because we'd be spending most of are time traveling. Do you think the school would be ok with this and if not can they do anything If I do let her have it off as she's still four and by law they don't need to start till they're five. Thanks.

EducationLetters Editor 24/04/2017 at 1:50 pm

You can be fined for taking your child on holiday during term time without the school’s permission. Therefore, before you book your holiday, you have to get permission from the head teacher if you want to take your child out of school during term time.

Mandy 23/04/2017 at 9:38 pm

I have 1 child in year 6 in junior school and another in year 8 secondary school. I would like to know if i can take them out of school for 3 days to go on holiday in may. I know this is termtime but im also a full time carer for my father of 75. I can only get carers to come in these dates as i have had to arrange with them when someone is availble. So it tge only time my kids can have a break and i get to spend quality time with them. Will i get fined

Jo 06/04/2017 at 3:55 pm

Hi my twin boys start high school this September. I work for the emergency services and my husbands profession also causes issues. This year we are only able to holiday over Christmas and New year. This will mean that my children would be absent for 1 school week straight after Christmas. Please can you advise? This is only for this occasion, other holidays will be taken outside term time.

Bren 06/04/2017 at 3:45 pm

I want to take my son out for just one day for a modelling shoot for charity I have asked for homework to be given to do on the train but was refused although 2 children in his class have been authorised months out for religious reasons I'm furious

Hvtbhwo, jsntveb 30/03/2017 at 1:13 pm

Holiday leave to spend time with dying grandparent who has rarely seen grandkids due to distance....not granted, fines issued (unpaid, sling ya hook!!!)
Family wedding in greece, all family live within 10miles so reg contact....granted.
Utter madness and a shameful disgrace, as are some refusals above, particularly the serbian lady.
Difference in termtime prices....25th march 7 day all inc £322 1st april 7 day all inc £776
My kids learn so much from that week in morocco, abt culture religion food money language, abt planes, airports, etc that they wd never have learnt in school. It has to be weighed up n we should stand together as parents who are gradually losing their rights. If noone paid the fine they cant put us all in prison!!! Who is to blame....certainly not me or my kids so why shd we b denied?? Kids get so excited at the build up to a holiday, why shd only the wealthy enjoy the privilege??

EducationLetters Editor 17/03/2017 at 2:37 pm

You would have to speak to the head of the school directly regarding this. However, it is unlikely the head would be able to guarantee your child a place in the school once she has left. The best your daughter's headteacher will be able to do would be to guarantee her a place on the condition the school is not over subscribed.

Nina 11/03/2017 at 10:41 pm

Hi, I was offered a 1 year training course abroad with great perks and being a single mum with no support system in London it's a must that my 12 year old travels with me because it would benefit her too.
Before accepting this offer I need to know the correct way of how to go about communicating the head about my intentions in taking her out of school. It's a great school and I would love her to return n complete the rest of her education like she never left, back to her friends and daily routine.
My daughter is my priority so if we travel I would enroll her in a private school, ideally bilingual, to make sure she'll b ready upon her return.
I need to know if it would be possible for her school to retain her place?

EducationLetters Editor 08/03/2017 at 2:14 pm

I'm afraid we cannot give such specific advice or help to sway your decision.

ubendem 07/03/2017 at 8:48 pm

My grandaughter, Maisie, is in reception year. Her mother and father had arranged a holiday with the paternal grandparents in holiday time this summer. The paternal grandmother runs a nursery in Bury and is limited in the time she has off due to work commitments, as you know, nursery schools never close. It now appears that due to three of her staff having pregnancy issues, they have to move the holiday forward into term time for Maisie.As the paternal parents are paying for the holiday to be with their grand daughter, would it be considered exceptional circumstances, or do Maisie's mum and dad have to accept the fine and go on holiday, or do they cancel and disapoint the grandparents ? We are in Lancashire and the blanket ban on all unauthorised absence is in force, as far as I am aware. The vehemence of the enforcement is such that when a form was requested from the school to apply for an unauthorised absence, I was treated as an imbecile, who clearly wanted to harm Maisie's education, had no consideration for her future, and was clearly unfit to deal with a child of her age. It was really quite shocking to be told by the school secretary that she would do everything in her power to ensure that the fine would be imposed regardless of the circumstances. Bear in mind, at this point neither she or the school are aware of the proposed reason for absence, or indeed the duration.I am already considering a legal challenge and have the funds to do so.Would it be better, in your opinion to apply for absence, have it refused and then defy it. Following this, we would have to see Lancs. in court and see what they are made of. Or.simply remove Maisie from school, ignore them, and being as she is still in reception, simply move to another school. Private if necessary. I'm sure you are aware, that private schools still have head teachers sanction on these matters.Advice soon would be appreciated.Best regards to you and yours.

Lottie 24/02/2017 at 7:16 pm

My daughter's father lives in China she only gets to see him once a year in September / october meaning 3 weeks off school last year I got fined 60 pound I think this is unfair my daughter is top of the class at all subjects and was home schooled upto year 2

Me 19/01/2017 at 7:22 pm

Family wedding. My 2 younger daughter are allowed to have the day off for this. My 12 year old was told no for just 1 day off. She is an excellent student and in the 2 years she has been with the school she has had 30 minutes off. Where do I go from this.

Aussie 01/01/2017 at 1:00 am

I live in Australia and my sister, her husband and her son would really like to spend a christmas with us here as we haven't seen them for a long time (My nephew will be in grade 9. As it is a long way to travel they were wanting to add extra time onto the holidays already given at christmas. Obviously they are not looking to get a cheap holiday as this is probably the most expensive time of the year to go. How can we make the application for leave strong?

Bletch 28/12/2016 at 3:17 pm

My daughter will be 4 oct 2017 and enroling in to reception can i take her out for a family holiday in nov my mom hired a cottage for all grandkids forgetting my little one will of started reception what can i do

Zelly 16/11/2016 at 11:55 am

my father in law pass away this summer, therefore ther was no summer holiday for them. I bought the ticket from 07 of Decembe runtil 31 od December, so they are losing nearly 2 weeks. both of my kids school refused, I need to pay fine. £240 mother and fathewr and 2 school.

Spider 24/10/2016 at 9:08 pm

My longterm partner and father of our 6yr old son is due to be deported from prison in Switzerland back to Serbia in November. We have to then try for a visa or through the use of European freedom of movement to bring him back to England so we can be a family unit again. Occasionally when I've had money I've gone with our son for 2 days to visit in the prison. It's not been monthly. My son also had a virus in Sept after going back to school and was of 3 days. I've asked permission to take him out so we can go to Serbia to do the papers and bring my partner back. If it doesn't work, I have no idea when we will see him again. The school have refused permission to go as she says it's not an exceptional circumstance! How many families really go through this trauma?

EducationLetters Editor 02/06/2016 at 2:29 pm

You would have to apply to the school directly for this. We cannot speculate what the school may decide. But I imagine schools will not be as strict with the rules after a recent court case fell on the side of the parent for taking his child out of school in term time, rather than the side of the school. As specified in the article, some of the factors that will influence a school's decision about whether they will grant permission for parents to take their children out of school will include the length of the absence, the reason for the absence and the timing of the absence - if your child is about to take public exams such as GCSEs or A Levels, or has only just settled into a new class or year group, the request is less likely to be looked upon favourably.

Sree 02/06/2016 at 12:55 am

I have a daughter who is 12 and in year 7,We need to go visit her grand dad in India as he is severely sick and she has not seen him in 2 years and we don't know what will happen if we wait any longer.As it's nearly the end of the year she is having her exams we wanted to leave a week after the exams. Will the school let us?
Thank you

EducationLetters Editor 11/03/2016 at 2:39 pm

You would have to send this information directly to the head of your daughter's school if you wish to apply to remove your daughter from school during term time.

Amy Editor 02/09/2015 at 3:05 pm

@Scants - if you didn't get permission from the school in the first place, then they will have the right to fine you.

Scants 02/09/2015 at 9:04 am

We were due to go on Holiday during the Summer Holidays, but my 9 year old daughter broke her arm, due to the severity of the break the hospital advised us not to travel which we passed on to the Holiday Company, all very sympathetic but was advised it would be a complete loss unless we are prepared to move the holiday dates. My daughter is due to come out of plaster in a couple of weeks, on returning to school today we mentioned this to the Head teacher, but his answer was that you will be fined no exception. Surely this can not be legally correct, when I have documentation from the hospital.
Kind Regards
Carl

EducationLetters Editor 07/08/2015 at 10:11 am

Had the school responded to your request? Was the absence authorised? As specified in the article if the permission is turned down, but parents go ahead and take their child out of school anyway, then this will be classes as 'unauthorised absence' and parents are liable to be punished, usually through a financial fine but potentially even more serious recriminations. You don't say whether the withdrawal was authorised or not, therefore it makes it difficult to respond to your question with a full answer.

Nicky 06/08/2015 at 10:34 pm

I've have had a fine from head at milborne port primary school for taking my daughter out in May for a week for family wedding ,done everything right ask for a withdrawal but can't seem to get anyone to listen anyone no of any decent help as I'm right on this one thanks nicky

Bean 21/05/2015 at 8:56 am

How about they also change the law to enable employees to have some time off in the school holidays then?!. My husband is not permitted to take any time off in school holidays and has to work every bank holiday and can only claim them back in the winter months.

marsh 20/05/2015 at 12:46 pm

hi Iam not happy that my kids not a loud a holiday in school time

EducationLetters Editor 18/11/2014 at 1:39 pm

@Rani - Yes, previously, school leaders could grant up to 10 days leave a year for family holidays in special circumstances, but that all changed last year under the the former Education Secretary, Michael Gove. The Local Government Authority, LGA are currently trying to push for a relaxation on the rules saying there are occasions where parents' requests should be considered - such as religious festivals, weddings, funerals or once-in-a-lifetime opportunities. However, until then as specified in our article if you remove your child from school it will be classed as 'unauthorised absence' and you may be fined.

rani 16/11/2014 at 9:46 pm

I requested 10 days holidays to add up with easter holidays for next year to go to my sister s wedding with whole family for my daughter as she started her first year in secondary school and its rejected n authorised only one wedding day holiday.

mika 22/09/2014 at 3:46 pm

I have just put in an absent request form to my sons school for one day off as it is rosh hashanah ( jewish new year) and have been refused this day off. where do I stand ?

Jessie Editor 08/07/2014 at 12:21 pm

@hairycob, I agree! If you genuinely have a reason as to why you need to take your child out of school then you should be allowed to. If you have a letter from your employer stating that you can not have holidays during the school summer holidays then the school should accept this and authorise your daughter's absence.

loving Dad 04/10/2013 at 9:39 pm

My 5 yr. old daughter has spent all but six months of her life in a remote part of India. Her mother still lives there as do her extended family. We will return for a four week Xmas break in a couple of months whether the school's head grants leave of absence or not. (I'm pretty sure she will because she recognises it as 'exceptional circumstances'). If however my daughter is late to school due to jet lag or whatever I risk fine or, far worse, my daughter losing her place at the school. I understand all the educational arguments, but it seems clear to me and many others that this is a thoroughly RACIST law as it affects all those of our children who have family abroad. (I'm white British by the way). Also by threatening to cancel a child's place at the school where they have so many friends, the authorities are guilty of the most reprehensible act of child abuse. If anybody reading this is refused permission or issued a fixed penalty notice I urge them to insist on permission being given (politely but firmly) and/or refuse to pay the fixed penalty. If we all stand up together against this blatant violation of our child's rights then the authorities will realise that they cannot, should not and must not dictate our lives like this. Co-operate when possible (remember most headteachers are reasonable people) but if co-operation is not possible then disobey!

chris 23/09/2013 at 5:00 pm

I have put a request into both of my childrens schools for a family wedding abroad. One school is not giving permission the other is.I feel really frustrated as our daughter has been asked to be a bridesmaid. How can one school say yes and another no when they are both West Lancashire Schools.

hg3 17/09/2013 at 6:54 pm

we always take out disable daughter and sister away at the being of July, due to her not like large amounts of people and noise we have to go term time. i booked next yrs holiday when we was away this year, to now find out we are going to be fined if we go....we will loose our money if we cancel, and our daughter will no longer be able to have a holiday....any ideas

emmab 16/09/2013 at 12:13 pm

My ex husband lives away from us he wants to take our daughter on holiday during term time,it would be really beneficial to her as she doesn't see him much due to his work commitments and the distance between us,would this be allowed and if we did get a fine would it be me finded as I would do the request or her farther who is taking get on holiday ?

Richard 25/06/2012 at 10:12 am

The best reason for an absence in term time is educational, not a holiday. If you're taking the child somewhere they'll be exposed to a different culture (and that doesn't mean a holiday resort) then the school will usually say yes. There are moves afoot to crack down on term time absences, and that's probably a good thing, as it's used too often for cheap price holidays. Make sure your reasons are good and valid before asking, as it increases the chances.

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