I'm just about to do 2 weeks' half-term, having recently started a short-term contract (Sept-Xmas). I have next week off anyway for surgery (nothing major but 1-2 weeks' recovery). That's followed by the 2 weeks of hols.
Problem is 2 of my 3 sons are booked into a holiday club for the first week and all 3 will be at home the 2nd week while I work at home (here's hoping...). However, my ES is 13 and I have tried 3 oosc's for him to cover week 1 but they all stop at age 12 or Y8 (he's in Y9). I don't feel he's mature enough to cope with being left on his own while I go into the office (only half a mile away. but , nevertheless...). Never mind the legalities! What do people do when their children turn 13? Do they just get left at home alone?!