Officially, parents are “strongly advised” against taking children out of school during term time but many teachers don't care.
Officially, parents are “strongly advised” against taking children out of school during term time but many teachers don't care.Officially, parents are “strongly advised” against taking children out of school during term time.“We’re quite jealous. We have to be there, we’re holding the fort.Children going on holiday, 26-8-16. Image: David Gee 4 / Alamy
That said, she does suggest that parents make sure their child is still learning while they are away on holiday.“Maybe go on something educational; go to a museum or for older children, maybe create a little bit of a project or a diary entry - just to keep up with the basics, the learning.” When asked whether she thought it was more disruptive for a child to skip school at the beginning of the school year or at the end, Ms Jordan said it is hard to give a “definitive answer” but implied the start of the year was slightly more important.“The friendships, who you sit beside, the giving out of new books, the new lunch time routines, the new friendship groups.
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