Is a two-week half-term a good deal? Some parents in England aren’t so sure

Growing number of schools are giving pupils and staff a fortnight off, but some parents complain of childcare costsFor many schools across England it is now October half-term – but while it used to be standard for state schools to have just one week, increasingly pupils and staff are being given a fortnight off.A growing number of schools have added, or are intending to add, an additional week to the existing holiday, saying it will give teachers a much-needed extra break and allow families to access cheaper holidays. Continue reading...

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