Petition
Stop fines for family holidays—support fair, flexible school absence policies
Rejected
13 signatures
What the petition asks
The government should end blanket fines for term-time holidays, assess absences case-by-case, and support learning during time away. It should address travel cost inequality and work with families to create fair, flexible policies that prioritize children’s well-being and educational outcomes.
We’re calling for a compassionate review of school absence fines for family holidays. Travel enriches children’s education, yet inflated costs make term-time trips the only option for many. Current policies ignore valid reasons for absence and push families toward homeschooling. Let’s replace punishment with understanding and support. Sign to demand fairer, family-focused attendance policies.
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 the following petition, which calls for similar action:
Stop fines for taking children out of school on holiday
Stop fines for taking children out of school on holiday
Stop fines for taking children out of school on holiday
Stop fines for taking children out of school on holiday
Timeline
| 28 Sep 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 20 Oct 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
13
Status
Rejected
Rejected
20 Oct 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.