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Advice on holiday during term time

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iphammer · 26/01/2026 17:50

If you give the school plenty of notice to take a child out of school for a week or 2 will you still get fined? ( This question is for England)

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2026willbebetter · 26/01/2026 17:52

Most likely, it all depends on the money. There are a few situtations were schools will make an exception eg to fit around cancer treatment.

Woodfiresareamazing · 26/01/2026 17:54

Yes.

TheTortiePuffinNeedsHerBreakfast · 26/01/2026 17:56

Fines aren't about the length of notice given, they're about the reason for absence. You might be fined for taking a term time holiday.

BollyMolly · 26/01/2026 17:57

If you’re off for long enough, yes. The amount of notice you give is irrelevant.

TeenageRooster · 26/01/2026 17:58

It's very school and area dependent. But more importantly, what year are they in? If it's an exam year then just don't do it.

2026willbebetter · 26/01/2026 18:33

2026willbebetter · 26/01/2026 17:52

Most likely, it all depends on the money. There are a few situtations were schools will make an exception eg to fit around cancer treatment.

That should say it depends on the school!

iphammer · 26/01/2026 18:55

TeenageRooster · 26/01/2026 17:58

It's very school and area dependent. But more importantly, what year are they in? If it's an exam year then just don't do it.

He is in year 3

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TokenGinger · 26/01/2026 19:04

Yes, you will be fined if your child is absent for 10 or more sessions, regardless of notice.

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