Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Give schoolchildren 5 flexible days off school each year
Closed
107 signatures
What the petition asks
Introduce 5 flexible days of leave for schoolchildren each year during term time, which children and parents can plan at their convenience. Potentially leveraging tools developed during lockdown such as remote or recorded lessons.
School holidays are mostly around the same time creating high demand in the travel industry and resulting in very expensive vacations for families. Though leave can be authorised, practically it’s often denied. The current system also does not reflect professional life for which students should be being prepared, where individuals plan their own leave and ensure their work is not affected.
Timeline
| 30 May 2022 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Dec 2022 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
107
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
30 May 2022
Closed
14 Dec 2022
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.