When Holidays Matter More Than School Days Research on pupil attendance in England and Wales reveals a grim picture: nearly one in five children are missing at least 10% of school, and teachers themselves doubt the value of full time schooling.
A report compiled by youth charity Impetus and policy firm Public First found that frontline staff don't just tolerate term time holidays – they'd take them for their own kids if given the chance.
The admission from teachers reflects widespread skepticism about the effectiveness of holiday fines.