Holidays in Term Time
DfE guidance on holidays during term time is available here and states the following as at December 2020:
Holidays in term time
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You have to get permission from the head teacher if you want to take your child out of school during term time.
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You can only do this if:
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you make an application to the head teacher in advance (as a parent the child normally lives with)
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there are exceptional circumstances
It’s up to the head teacher how many days your child can be away from school if leave is granted.
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You can be fined for taking your child on holiday during term time without the school’s permission.
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Legal action to enforce school attendance
Local councils and schools can use various legal powers if your child is missing school without a good reason. They can give you:
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a Parenting Order
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an Education Supervision Order
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a School Attendance Order
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a fine (sometimes known as a ‘penalty notice’)​
You can be given one or more of these but the council does not have to do this before prosecuting you.