There is no right to a family holiday during term time.
The headteacher will only grant a leave of absence to a pupil during term time if they consider there to be ‘exceptional circumstances’.
Examples of ‘exceptional circumstances’ which a headteacher may consider could include:
Close family bereavement
Attending a funeral of a close family member
(Special consideration will be made at the headteacher’s discretion for families travelling overseas whereby three days of absence may be authorised to include two days of travel and one day for the ceremony)
The school considers each application for term-time absence individually, taking into account the specific facts, circumstances and relevant context behind the request. The headteacher may require evidence to support any request for leave of absence.
Any holiday leave taken without prior consultation with the school will be marked as unauthorised absence.
Further information can be found on the Schools and Education section of the UK Government website.
