PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Stop penalising parents for taking their children out of school during term.
There are several arguments that can be made in favour of not imposing penalties on parents who take their children out of school during term time. These points are based on educational theory, practical considerations, and the unique needs of individual families.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 7/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 7/100,000
Background
While regular school attendance is an important part of a child’s education, penalising parents for taking children out of school during term time overlooks broader educational and family considerations. A more flexible approach, which takes into account individual circumstances, would provide a more balanced solution, supporting both the educational needs of the child and the well-being of the family.