Stop fines for family holidays—support fair, flexible school absence policies
The government should end blanket fines for term-time holidays, assess absences case-by-case, and support learning during time away. It should address travel cost inequality and work with families to create fair, flexible policies that prioritize children’s well-being and educational outcomes.
Signatures
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signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 13/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 13/100,000
- 20 OCT 2025Petition rejectedduplicate
You may wish to sign the following petition, which calls for similar action: Stop fines for taking children out of school on holiday https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727960
- 28 SEPT 2025Petition created
Background
We’re calling for a compassionate review of school absence fines for family holidays. Travel enriches children’s education, yet inflated costs make term-time trips the only option for many. Current policies ignore valid reasons for absence and push families toward homeschooling. Let’s replace punishment with understanding and support. Sign to demand fairer, family-focused attendance policies.