Q: Do you think parents should or should not be allowed to take their children out of school during term time in each of the following circumstances?
Option | Should | Should not | Don’t know |
---|---|---|---|
In the event of a significant family celebration e.g. wedding | 69%69 | 19%19 | 12%12 |
In the event of significant family illness or bereavement | 90%90 | 4%4 | 7%7 |
Taking children out of school for a week during term time to go on holiday if it meant a significant financial saving for the family | 55%55 | 33%33 | 11%11 |
Taking children out of school for the last two days of term to go on holiday if it meant a significant financial saving for the family | 73%73 | 18%18 | 9%9 |
To go on a trip that had demonstrable educational value | 74%74 | 15%15 | 11%11 |