Petition · Department for Education
Let low-income parents take kids on short term-time holidays without fines
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54 signatures
What the petition asks
Let low-income families take children on short term-time holidays without fines. We believe this would reduce inequality, help struggling families afford a break, and support children’s wellbeing, while keeping overall attendance rules in place.
School holidays are expensive, making breaks unaffordable for many low-income families. Many children from wealthier families can travel, while poorer children miss out or parents face fines for taking them out of school in term-time. We think allowing limited term-time holidays for low-income families would reduce inequality, support children’s wellbeing, strengthen family bonds, and still protect overall school attendance.
Timeline
| 5 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
54
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Education
Opened
5 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.