Should ‘bizarre’ school holidays be changed?

Ofsted chief inspector says current arrangements mean children spend ‘ridiculously low’ amount of time in school ...

Timing of England’s school holidays is ‘pretty bizarre’, says Ofsted head

Martyn Oliver calls for debate on long summer break and whether it is sensible to sit exams during hotter months ...
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2026 school holiday dates in England – and how to book cheaper breaks now

Plan ahead with our complete guide to England's 2026 school holiday dates plus saving tips for family holidays.
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14 weeks of school holidays and 5 weeks’ annual leave – why parents say the 'numbers just don't work'

Parents react to Sir Martyn Oliver, Ofsted Chief Inspector, calling the six-week summer holiday, 'bizarre' and suggesting a ...

Six-week school summer holidays should be MOVED or shortened, suggests Ofsted boss

THE boss of Ofsted has claimed kids are in school for a “ridiculously low percentage” of each year and suggested shortening ...

Schools in England told to 'move or shorten' six-week school summer holiday

The Ofsted chief has claimed kids are in school for a “ridiculously low percentage” of each year.

Free school holiday clubs with a meal included launches for half term

Bring It On Boro, part of the national Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) scheme, is returning to Middlesbrough this February half-term, offering children activities and a free daily meal.

Schools in England urged to move or shorten six-week summer holiday

Ofsted's chief inspector said England's school holidays are 'bizarre' and said the six-week summer break should be moved or shortened ...