29/10/2025
I'm so gutted by the latest news on term-time holidays. As a parent who signed the petition for those 10 fine-free days, this feels like such an unlucky decision for families. ๐
The government has rejected our plea, and to top it off, fines for unauthorized absences have actually increased since August 2024! It's now ยฃ80 per parent, per child (if paid within 21 days), rising to ยฃ160.
It's a huge blow for those of us trying to manage family budgets and give our kids amazing experiences during off-peak times. What do you all think? Are we being unfairly penalized?