Page 2 | AIBU to take my Year 3 child out for a day?

NewShoes · 26/06/2026 20:33

Personally no I wouldn’t do this. But I think being in school is really important and I wouldn’t want my children thinking it was okay to miss days for no real reason. But I wouldn’t judge people for thinking differently.

Sirzy · 26/06/2026 19:45

One day every so often is ok. But it sounds like your starting to make a habit of it

Larrythecatforpm · 26/06/2026 19:41

It’s fine. I lied to my sons school today that he was poorly and took him to see Toy Story 5…. Ah sweet air con. 😂

cadburyegg · 26/06/2026 19:15

I take mine out for 1, maybe 2 days a year

As long as they aren’t missing something pivotal it’ll be fine. this time of year they have move up days so I would make sure you aren’t missing that but otherwise totally fine.

Make the most of it, my y6 at school next week has 2 performances to do, 1 transition morning at secondary school, 1 meet the tutor evening at secondary school, and a school fete!

Some people take theirs out for 2+ weeks I wouldn’t stress about 1 day.

HoskinsChoice · 26/06/2026 19:08

Shoopshawady · 26/06/2026 10:11

Have you taken your child out of school for say a holiday or something? Last year we took our year 1 child out for one day for Chessington. Last week we took him out for half a day for an event at the O2. I now want to take him out for one day before they break up for summer to go to Thorpe park to avoid queues. Would you do this? I feel bad but my DH says it’s fine. He’s in year 3 and won’t be missing much. Plus it’s creating memories for him!

In the future, when your child says they're not going to school today because they don't want to, what are you going to say? You can't say 'because you have to' or 'because it's important' or 'because you need an education' or 'because it's the law' because you have already taught your child that they don't have to go to school every day.

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Shoopshawady · 26/06/2026 10:18

Emberline · 26/06/2026 10:14

Wouldn't even think twice. Technically, you have 4.5 days to play with every couple of terms without causing too much fuss so don't take the piss but use them! Make memories, live your life with your child while they are little.

I didn’t know this! That makes me feel better!

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24Dogcuddler · 26/06/2026 10:18

How do you know he won’t be missing much? There are no end of term wind downs these days. The curriculum is extensive and taught daily. He could miss a transition to Y4 session.
I’d say it’s teaching him that education isn’t important.
Would you be expecting him to lie and say he’s ill?
You could also encounter school trips.
Unless your child has difficulty waiting I wouldn’t. I know it’s expensive and can be busy.
Expect there will be mixed views.

Sparrowsandbudgies · 26/06/2026 10:17

Wouldn’t even worry about this. Just do it.

SJM1988 · 26/06/2026 10:16

I've taken my Y3 out in Y2 for a wedding abroad but that is it. We don't for days out or just a holiday - this is my rule but everyone is different. Plenty of people in DS year do do it. Like you I feel bad about the thought of doing it so we don't. I make use of training days for trips to theme parks etc.

TheTortiePuffinNeedsHerBreakfast · 26/06/2026 10:15

Just to say OP, Thorpe Park is always busy at this time of year with Y11 and Y13 teenagers who have just finished their exams, so you won't avoid crowds!

Emberline · 26/06/2026 10:14

Wouldn't even think twice. Technically, you have 4.5 days to play with every couple of terms without causing too much fuss so don't take the piss but use them! Make memories, live your life with your child while they are little.

hereforthelolz · 26/06/2026 10:13

Seeing as half the schools in England seem to be able to close at the drop of a hat because it's hot, wouldn't concern me at all.