PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Proposal for Flexible School Holiday Allowance
Replace fixed terms with a flexible model, similar to a workplace. Schools would retain a traditional 2wks at Christmas & 1wk at Easter. Each child would be allocated an additional 10 days flexible leave a year, to be taken at any time. This flexibility would not apply during GCSE years 10 and 11.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 10/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 10/100,000
Background
Greater flexibility for families to spend quality time together.
Reduced financial strain, as families could avoid inflated travel costs during peak seasons.
Less pressure on travel, tourism, & childcare sectors caused by peek holidays.
Improved work-life balance & mental well-being for parents & children alike.
I believe this proposal would better reflect modern family needs, enhance equality for working parents, & support a more balanced approach to education & family life.