Term-time holidays will be logged…even if they're authorised

Under new government plans, the next time you take your child out of school during term time – even if the school has given you permission – your details will be logged on a special register. It all sounds a bit Big Brother, but the government insists that their new campaign is needed to prevent the growing problem of non-attendance of pupils.

Schools are now expected to log all details of holidays taken by pupils, both with and without permission, and submit it in an annual report to the government together with reasons for the absences.

News of the new register comes as increasing numbers of families took their Easter holidays earlier to save money. Sean Tipton, a spokesman for the Association of British Travel Agents, said; 'I suspect that most families went on holiday last weekend. They think that they are being penalised by higher prices.'

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