Our kids refused time off school during term time - please advice

GwylimT

Soleil_lune wrote: »

It's a little to do with that, but not much.

Also, parents taking kids out of school for 5 to 10 school days a year will NOT make a jot of difference to their grades or school work or exam results.

If a child is going to fail and do badly, they will do so regardless.

If a child is going to pass and do well, they will do so regardless.

I don't know why some people on here can't grasp this.

Some people's comprehension skills leave a lot to be desired.

I am done here. Talking to some people is like trying to plait fog.

Last year two of my pupils failed all of their higher level GCSE science exams as they were on holiday during their ISA. An A* student will not do well if their parents are actively preventing them from sitting exams.

GwylimT

raven83 wrote: »

Not read the whole thread, but can't believe the amount of people condemning the OP for taking his kids out of for school, it is 5 days for a holiday that will probably be of a lifetime and maybe, if holiday companies didn't charge so much extra for peak time holidays, people wouldn't feel the need to go on holiday during term times.

Holiday companies lower prices during non-peak season to tempt people to book, so maybe you would be happier for 'normal' prices all year round.

FBaby

In my opinion I am glad that the rules are getting tougher. Eventually term time holidays will become as bizarre as other outdated practices and I doubt it will become the subject of much discussion.

I think that is wishful thinking, especially when a number of Local Authorities don't actually fine before a certain number of unauthorised days. Mine allow for 5 days a year before fining. Indeed, although the school reported DD/DS absence as they were supposed to when I took them off last May, I received no fine.

FBaby

Also, to add, whilst it remains cheaper to book holidays in term, even with the cost of the fines taken into account, parents will continue to take their kids out.

pinkshoes

Nessun_Dorma wrote: »

I guess you work in a small parochial school, somewhere out in the remote countryside, where you don't have to put too much pressure on yourself, so you have the time to allocate to the children of parents who don't give a hoot.

Nessun_Dorma wrote: »

I wonder, if the parents of the children you teach, are aware of your prejudices and that you write them off so eagerly.

I am assuming you are not and never have worked as a teacher...?

I am also somewhat amused that in one post, you mock me for spending time phoning the parents of children who are underachieving, yet a few lines later accuse me of writing these kids off...

I work at a school where they know the importance of parental support in a child's education, so contacting parents is part of my job.

Just today I had a child contact me saying she will be going on holiday for two weeks, so could I let her know what she will be missing. I very much doubt two weeks off school will affect the grades of such a conscientious pupil.

It's a shame teachers cannot take a week off on term time! (Joke)

Jagraf

What age do you teach pinkshoes?

gt568

My kids. I own 'em. Should be able to do what I want with 'em.:beer:

pinkshoes

Jagraf wrote: »

What age do you teach pinkshoes?

I teach 11-16, although 70% of my classes are GCSE. A mixture of high to low ability.

Jagraf

gt568 wrote: »

My kids. I own 'em. Should be able to do what I want with 'em.:beer:

Seems to sum it up nicely!

Running_Horse

Can we "fine" the teachers next time they go on strike?

It would help cover the extra childcare costs and inconvenience.