Holidays in Term-time

Under current law states that parents/carers do not have the right to take their child out of school, for holidays, during term-time.

It is important that parents/carers consider the following implications of taking their child out of school during term-time

  • children may find it difficult to 'catch up' on course work they have missed
  • struggle to renew friendships
  • it is particularly detrimental to a child studying for SATs and final year exams

Parents/carers must apply to the Headteacher in good time for permission to take children out of school during term-time. 

 

Contact Details

Gateway Service
E-mail welfare@wigan.gov.uk
Opening Hours 8.45am - 5.00pm
Phone Number 01942 486098/486095
Fax 01942 486085
Facilities Disabled Access,  Disabled Parking,  Disabled Toilets,  Parking,  Lift, 
Address Wigan Council, People Directorate, Progress House, Westwood Park Drive, Wigan, WN3 4HH
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