Give Parents More Authority to Take Children Out of School for Family Breaks

Rejected 11 signatures

What the petition asks

We urge the Government to review current attendance policies and introduce legislation that recognizes the value of family time and learning outside the classroom. A Children’s Annual Leave Allowance would create a fairer, more inclusive education system that supports working families across the UK.

policies are rigid look into options for a flexible system even if that means reducing current holidays. this will open up options for needed time and education with families and also reduce places being so busy & expensive in peak time especially helpful for SEN children. Learning is more then classroom this would allow families to plan trips without the fear of penalty while maintaining academic integrity.

Why it was rejected

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

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Allow parents to take their children out of school for up to 10 days fine free.
Allow parents to take their children out of school for up to 10 days fine free.

Allow families with SEN children 10 days term-time holiday without being fined
Allow families with SEN children 10 days term-time holiday without being fined

Timeline

31 Jan 2025	Petition opened for signatures
19 Mar 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 11

Status Rejected

Rejected 19 Mar 2025

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