To not ask permission

[Mothercarerskivvy]

Basic facts: I'm taking my children on holiday in term time. We've relocated due to dv. Court cases involved, kids having counselling....
Holiday is within UK. £280 for the week I've booked. £1300 in holidays.
School has an online form asking 'permission' to take holidays.
I spent years asking 'permission' to even leave the house and I will not ask a stranger if I can take my children away.
My AIBU is: I'm not asking permission. They're my children. So I'll just email and say I'm going. I refuse to Ask.
Am I wrong?

"I will not ask a stranger if I can take my children away."

So why are you posting?

Yes, you're being unreasonable and wrong and acting illegally and showing your children exactly what your opinion of education is.

Most teachers aren't against parents but equally have rules to follow and want high attendance as having to catch pupils up with work is difficult.

It's a shame you have problems with the head which can hopefully be resolved. Take your kids away but it's a fresh start for you all so would try to do things amicably so longterm school relations are healthy.

I would complete the form as this is the official means of letting them know you are going on holiday but I would go no matter what the response was.

This is the only country I have lived in where schools expect parents to ask permission to take their children out! It’s such an odd concept to me and really gets my back up.

Have a lovely vacation OP

I agree with letting the school know the dates that the DC will be absent, but beyond that... your kids, your life, your holiday = your choice.

The school provides the kids' education, but you are responsible for their mental wellbeing, and if you feel they need this break than take it and enjoy!