Kids Mum takes children out of school for cheaper holidays

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Kids mum is planning to take children out of school for a cheaper holiday (£600 saving which isn't all that great I don't think). Wasn't too concerned when they were in primary but now the oldest is in secondary I'm not too happy about it. She says once is fine but if it happens this years it will happen every year. I try to talk to her about it but she doesn't listen and gives it "it's fine".
Can I / How do I protect myself from any repercussions?

It seems wildly unfair but it seems both parents get fined for an absence for holiday.

However it sounds as if you are as concerned about the impact on education as much as the money (and rightly so IMO)

You could go to court, but this will probably cost more than the fine and ramp up aggro between you.

How are her finance? Could you afford, and would she agree, to split the extra cost between you, which could work out ok if you then deduct what the fines would cost.

Single mothers are often short of money, is this the case?

If you don’t think £600 is a big deal, offer to cover the difference in the school holidays. Problem solved.

What is both of your financial situation and childcare split?

Really @MrsSkylerWhite? That's massively unfair.

I'd not be happy with my partner doing this when I'm not on board, especially if it's an ongoing occurrence.

I don’t think it is if the amount is inconsequential to OP. Solves the problem. Ultimately, the kids don’t miss school which is the important thing, surely?

But they're saying £600 isn't a great saving in comparison to several kids missing a full week of school.

They're not saying money is no object and they want to give away £600.

Do you really think they should purely because they value their kids' education more than their ex does?

Yes. I would.

Maybe you are in a better financial position than your ex? £600 is alot to many single parents a one off holiday if it's near the holidays when classes are winding down wouldn't bother me but I would highlight that you won't be agreeing as eldest approaches exam years