Stop fines for parents taking children out of school for holidays.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Government to give an allowance of 10 days per school year for parents to take their children on holiday during term time without being fined.

When children leave school with 100% attendance but have missed out on life and family experiences, it is concerning. It is important for children to have family experiences for their own personal development and wellbeing. The government should be encouraging holidays and life experiences to enrich the education, development, and wellbeing of all children. Not all parents are able to take their children on holiday out of term time, and others are unable to take their family during busy times.

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

You may wish to sign this petition which calls for the same action: Allow students to be taken out of school for two weeks a year without penalty

Timeline

22 Apr 2024	Petition opened for signatures
2 May 2024	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 2 May 2024

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