Let low-income parents take kids on short term-time holidays without fines
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.
Bridget Phillipson
Education Secretary
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Review school absence fines & CAP peak pricing of activities in school holidays
Give families an additional tax-free allowance for each child
Allow unpaid trainee teachers on placement to access 30 hours of free childcare
Create an Education Travel Tax Relief scheme to offset peak holiday costs
Do not fine parents for children missing school for family funerals abroad
Let low-income parents take kids on short term-time holidays without fines
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.
Bridget PhillipsonSimilar motions
Review school absence fines & CAP peak pricing of activities in school holidays
Give families an additional tax-free allowance for each child
Allow unpaid trainee teachers on placement to access 30 hours of free childcare
Create an Education Travel Tax Relief scheme to offset peak holiday costs
Do not fine parents for children missing school for family funerals abroad