Tens of thousands more children have been missing lessons because parents are opting for cheaper term time summer holidays as the cost of living crisis bites, an i analysis of official school absence data suggests connie_dimsdale and Angus Lusty report
Once all her children start primary school, Mr and Mrs Jedras could be looking at total fines of £360 to take them on holiday during term time, as Cheshire East council fines both parents. But they think “it may still be worth it” due to price hikes in the travel industry during the school holidays.
with booking data suggesting families are increasingly willing to start their holidays earlier in July – before most schools break up for summer. Kris and El Jedras, first removed their daughter Ruby – now 8 – from school during term time two years ago before the pandemic, and they plan to continue doing so.. “Looking at a holiday that normally costs us about £300 would be up to £900 if we booked during the school holidays and we really can’t afford to do that.
Mr Jedras argues that the fine system is “really flawed” as children need to have new experiences, but parents are contending with travel agents “hiking up prices” during school holidays. “We fully appreciate the financial pressure on families but would appeal for parents not to do this,” he said.
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