School Holiday Policy In Northern Ireland

[dieseldick]

any one know, i want to book a holiday for my 7 year old but it is from late aug - mid sept, i think it would be not good to let my daughter start late season when all rest of class is established.

[Tilly2]

Exactly, Diesel. The beginning of the year is such an important time. Find another holiday

[ummmm]

You'll be fined.

[jno]

you might not be fined, at least if NI follows England

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-36745062

but I still wouldn't, not at the start of the year, for the reason you mention.

[Tilly2]

Yes, that as well!

[ummmm]

jno...if Mr Platt is the man I watched interviewed on TV then he's very wealthy and could afford to fight the case.

[THECORBYLOON]

The fixed penalty system used in England does not apply in Ulster.

[Prudie]

Irrelevant of fines I agree that the start of the year is the worst time for a child to miss school. It's when routines and relationships with the class and teachers are formed and could put your daughter back socially and with her studies. I don't think missing a week or so of school any other time is a big deal at all but this I wouldn't do.

[Tilly2]

The fine/no fine is not as important as missing the first half term. She won't thank you for it.

[andres]

You have answered your own question. You don't think it would be a good idea so why do it ?