This topic of taking children away during school term was on the news today. I can see it from both sides of the fence. Children do miss out on learning when they're taken out of school but, since leaving the TA job, I fully appreciate why parents choose to holiday in school time.
You are entitled to take Emily out of school for 10 days holiday each year during school terms - provided you get the Headteacher's permission. You will not get these fines they're talking about if you keep to 10 days with the Head's permission.
Of course, if it's entirely your decision to take holiday's only when school's out, then that is to be applauded in light of the financial difference.
Why are you going from southampton? I only ask cos I live in Lymington and the ferrys go from here and take 20 minutes to get to Yarmouth...dunno if they are cheaper but Lymington is only 17 miles from southampton - admittedly through the new forest which can be crowded in the hols but its still beautiful! I guess you have booked now but it's worth thinking about in the future? We love the island too and hate the fact that it is so expensive to get there..we can see it from the hill behind our house!!
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Why are you going from southampton? I only ask cos I live in Lymington and the ferrys go from here and take 20 minutes to get to Yarmouth...dunno if they are cheaper but Lymington is only 17 miles from southampton - admittedly through the new forest which can be crowded in the hols but its still beautiful! I guess you have booked now but it's worth thinking about in the future? We love the island too and hate the fact that it is so expensive to get there..we can see it from the hill behind our house!!