I am planning to take my child abroad to study in my country of origin to learn the language and the culture. He is year 5 and the trip would be in the summer term - beginning with the Easter break. We spoke with the head of the school and he said he was supportive of our ideas. He said he would check with the local authority if to ensure he could keep his place. Then we were told that he could only authorise 10 days and he would be taken out of the register after 4 weeks and we would have to apply to the local authority for a space. When we come back beginning of September we would like him to carry on in the current school and class as it is a good school and my child is happy there. Also, year 6 is important as they will take an exam and I don't want to cause further problems. Has anyone got any advice or experience on something like this that they can offer to us? It would be much appreciated.