'Just pay the fine, it's cheaper' says parents over school holidays in term time
The ECHO reported earlier this week that the number of parents being taken to court for not making sure their children go to ...
School holiday fines at a record high
A record 443,322 school holiday fines were issued in England last year, according to new figures from the Department for Education (DfE). The figures from the 2023-24 school year show a 24% rise on ...
'I'm a circus acrobat - I can't do school holidays'
The number of fines issued for taking holidays during the school term rose to a record 443,322 in England last year.
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England and Wales school holidays 2025: Full list of term dates and breaks - including February half-term
February half-term begins on Monday, 17 February across many parts of England. For Wales, half-term starts Monday, 24 February.
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When is Easter 2025 and when are the school holidays?
Easter Sunday falls on April 20 this year, later than in 2024, when it was on March 31. Good Friday is on Friday, April 18 and will be marked, as usual, with a national bank holiday in the UK.