to be almost in tears to see my children's term dates for the next year?

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Two children, at schools 3 miles apart but in different counties. Each child is at the closest school (by several miles) for their age range.

Every. Single. Fucking. Holiday. is different. Different weeks for October half term. A one week overlap at Christmas but one finishes and starts a week before the other. Different weeks in February. I don't dare check Easter yet

I'm a self employed single parent FFS. How the fuck are working parents meant to manage this? Thats almost 2 months of one or other of the children being off school - it's going to put a serious dent in my income. (Yes I know holiday clubs exist but they're not suitable for my younger child who has Aspergers).

And how the fuck is anyone meant to go from September to fucking Easter with only one week of lie ins?

It could be worth speaking to the primary school - there is pupil premium funding available for things and can be spent at the discretion of the school. If your child has some SEN and you are lone parent they may be able to help. Or at least direct you somewhere that can help. Christmas hols not so easy tho as lots of clubs/activities don't really run.
I'm shocked at people suggesting au pairs and such the like. I don't think some people understand the financial constraints some others have.