Term-time family holidays 'not a surprise'

News that many families are deciding to take their children out of school through the course of the year in order to enjoy a holiday should not come as a surprise, according to an expert.

Catherine Hanly, associate editor at Mumsnet, said there are financial reasons why parents should make such a move.

"It's really not surprising, given the price hike that happens during school holidays, that families choose to take their children on holiday during term-time," she said.

Ms Hanly went on to observe that the trend is happening "at a time when household budgets are tighter than ever".

In addition, if a holiday is a particularly unique opportunity, it may offer parents more of a motivation to follow through with their plans.

According to the Department for Education, about 1.4 million school days in the spring term were lost due to absence related to family holidays, totalling 0.41 per cent of all missed classes.

Posted by Cheryl Bennett
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31/08/2010 18:19

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