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Taking child out of school for a holiday..

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Needaholiday76 · 04/07/2019 13:45

I’m looking to see what people’s thoughts are here.

I have 2 DC and the eldest is starting school this year. My partner and I are going to a large city a small drive from ourselves in the summer to get married (very small wedding as a lot of family members don’t speak and a lot of tension).

We aren’t going to have a party either due to the family issues so we had planned to go away on holiday next summer in the holidays. For 1 week it was going to cost £3000 and that’s including 1 x free child space. I’ve just looked online and for 1 week in May it is £1800.

We are really tempted to do this instead. We are also in Scotland so no fines for taking kids out... but I also feel like a bad mum for debating it.. help!

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Needaholiday76 · 04/07/2019 13:46

Would like to add that it would be our first family holiday/honeymoon!

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MrsWooster · 04/07/2019 13:51

No question, I would (and have) done it and I’m an ex teacher and responsible parent!

TheWorldKickedBack · 04/07/2019 13:53

i wouldn't think twice, especially for such a special occasion.

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Aroundtheworldin80moves · 04/07/2019 13:58

With a child that young I wouldn't think twice. We've taken our two out for a few days the past couple of years with the school's permission and I haven't noticed any ill effects

LillyBugg · 04/07/2019 14:00

My son starts school in September and we've already booked a week away next June. The new head has laid down the law re term time holidays. I can tell we are going to get on fabulously. Grin

halesie · 04/07/2019 14:01

The worst offenders at our school are the parent governors!

OP if your eldest will be in reception it'll be fine. At any age they could be off sick for a few days anyway - they catch up.

Pinkmalinky · 04/07/2019 14:04

Reception age is fine but please bear in mind for the future that May/June is exam period. I know it’s far in the future for you but worth noting.

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Needaholiday76 · 04/07/2019 15:02

Thanks for the replies! it will definitely be getting booked! Woo

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AlwaysCheddar · 04/07/2019 15:03

Another vote to book!

KMoKMo · 04/07/2019 15:15

Another one who would book it. Life’s too short and £1000 can go toward extra curricular activities which imo are just as important as education. Have a wonderful time.

Crunchymum · 04/07/2019 15:25

I'm taking mine out for 3 days in May. We'll go away the Wednesday half term (for 10 days). It was more cost effective / better flights than the half term week Shock

Its after the SATs for the y1 child and other child will be in reception.

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