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10 Sept 20265:09 am

Education10 Sept 2026 · 5:09 am5:09 am

Teachers Suggest Term-Time Holidays Can Outweigh School Time Amid Attendance Crisis in England and Wales

A three-year research program found that teachers believe term-time holidays can be more valuable than school time, and they feel the education system in Englan

3 Sept 20265:47 pm

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Childhood Obesity Crisis: School Absence Emerges as Overlooked Factor

A specialist childhood obesity clinic observes that almost all of its child patients are not attending school, raising questions about the underlying factors co

21 Aug 20268:19 pm

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Lawyer Alerts Parents to Upcoming School Attendance Rule Changes from September 2026

A criminal defence lawyer has clarified upcoming changes to school attendance rules set to take effect in September 2026, informing parents and schools about th

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Parents in England Face Court for School Absences, Many Due to Term-Time Holidays

Parents in England are facing court for their children's school absences, with many cases in Kent related to term-time holidays, highlighting the complex issue

22 Jul 20265:23 pm

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Welsh Council Revises Policy on Fining Parents for Term-Time Holidays

A Welsh council has changed its policy regarding fining parents for taking children out of school during term-time, with penalties including fines and potential

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