Regarding the policy of no term time leave: 1. It has caused holiday prices to go up out of term time. 2. Prevents families from going abroad to see relatives for important life events. 3. Prevents many families having important family time because not all members of the family can take time off during school holidays. 4. Holidays can be very educational, not all education is school based and Holidays can often be used to kindle a child's enthusiasm for a particular topic which in turn will encourage them to read, write and learn about that topic. 5. The power to decide when to take a child out of school should be down to the parent (within reason eg Maximum of 10 days in a school year), not the state. 6. Holiday companies are going to struggle with all families wanting holidays during the same few weeks. 7. Many families will take the hit of the fine anyway. 8. Some days at school are spent making decorations or on last day of term activities. How much do children learn on these days? 9. There is no learning at primary school level that most parents can't support their children with at home (or whilst on holiday). 10. My child takes time out of lessons (whilst at school) to take weekly music lessons and take part in sports events...is this very different to holiday?

As a clinical Midwife I cannot take all holidays during the school holidays . It would be detrimental to my patients care. As a single parent of 3 my family time is precious and budgets are tight . I whole heartedly support and value my children's education and assist at home with learning with the numerous projects and homework that is given . Evidence has shown missing a week of school is not detrimental to a child's education . Therefore I feel this policy is a draconian measure, constructed by a government that wants to increase taxes any way they can . This is now the holiday tax and it's only achievement is isolating schools from parental support and assistance

It is just crazy that you can't take your child out of school without the threat of a fine! Our son is autistic and struggles on crowds and busy places, so for us to go in the holidays means there are crowds everywhere you go, which can lead to his meltdowns and stresses. My husband works long hours so he loves the time he has with our son. We can't afford the prices they charge during the holidays so our only choices are either face the fine or don't go on holiday, everyone needs the 2 weeks every year to relax and enjoy your loved ones. Children gain life experiences and get to see things and do things they might not get the chance to see of we are restricted to the holiday breaks.

I feel that travel and quality family time can be just as important as a school education. I do think it obviously needs to be monitored so people dont take advantage. I feel that my children would benefit greatly from a family trip and seeing other cultures. But the prices are tripled in school holidays and the destinations can be to busy to be enjoyed. I also feel that I should be allowed some say in what my children get to experience.

I believe that the term time leave rules need to be reversed. The old system, of leave being authorised as long as a child had a high attendance worked very well. My husband works in College maintenance, and is not allowed to take leave during school holidays, as that is when they have to do their big maintenance jobs. This means that there is not a single week in the year when I can have my sons and husband home at the same time. We therefore cannot take a holiday, or enjoy any true family breaks. My eldest son (Y11) was hospitalised for 2 months from April this year, and yet he has managed to catch up on everything no problem. If 2 months off barely affected him, then a weeks holiday would never hurt. They learn more on a holiday than can be taught in schools. My children have also had days off this year, 1 strike day, 1 day off so the school could hold an open day, 1 target setting day, all in 1 term so far. On none of these days were they children set work to do from home, as the school said would happen. It's not about finances, the amount we could save pays more than the fines, but why should we be forced to break the rules in order to spend time away with our children? I refuse to do this, as it is a bad example to show the children that we break rules when it suits. I also live in Cornwall, where a lot of other parents cannot go on holiday during holiday times as this is when they work most. Please reconsider this small minded rule, and correctly deal with those who regularly skive off school rather than responsible parents of children with good attendance

The law on term-time absence imposes an unfair and entirely unnecessary restriction on families who are already under pressure to do their very best in what are often difficult financial, family and employment circumstances. This isn't just about cheap holidays; it's about being free to make balanced judgements to address conflicting priorities and constraints. I work for the NHS but can easily see how the issues applying to me can be so much more difficult for families in any situation. The law has been poorly conceived, badly implemented and inconsistently communicated. I have yet to see any evidence that the change in law was supported by any fair and balanced consultation. As a result, its imposition appears authoritarian and it feels wrong.

I don't spend enough quality time with my family, I have to work weekends as can't afford childcare all week, my partner works shifts and any time we get together as a whole family is snatched and hardly quality time. An annual family holiday is important for so many reasons the experiences and learning is invaluable as well as actually spending quality relaxed time together as a family where bills and to do lists are not taking over I feel I should be able to take my children out of school for one holiday (we can't afford to take a holiday out of term time) . Every school day does matter and I would happily take work away to do during any down time so my boys don't get behind but to be told this isn't possible as it's got to be teacher led is insulting. I'm good enough to help with homework every night.

The rules on term time holidays ars draconian and unfair in the extreme to families who simply either cannot afford a holiday in term time or who cannot take time off due to work. We will raise a generation of children who will have no memories of family holidays. It's an important part of family life to spend more than a few hurried hours together. Holidays cement family bonds and are good for everyone's emotional health. Change the law now.

I feel strongly that the legislation regarding term time holidays is overbearing and counterproductive to a love of learning. Learning opportunities should be treasured and valued, not forced onto us in all circumstance . Parents should have rights which supersede the aims of state. Education is a noble cause but does not only take place in the classroom at the direction of a teacher.

Term time holiday ban is a joke. No evidence to suggest that a child having a holiday is bad for education. y son is living proof of this as he had a holiday and has passed the grammar test. We were prosecuted, said prosecution failed.