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Term-time vacations are significantly cheaper than vacations during the holidays.
Term-time vacations are significantly cheaper than vacations during the holidays.
True
Headteachers in England can grant term-time holiday requests without exceptional circumstances.
Headteachers in England can grant term-time holiday requests without exceptional circumstances.
False
Unauthorised holidays in term time accounted for over five million lost school days in England in the 2021-22 academic year.
Unauthorised holidays in term time accounted for over five million lost school days in England in the 2021-22 academic year.
True
Parents or carers can be fined £60 if they take their child out of school for a holiday without the headteacher's approval.
Parents or carers can be fined £60 if they take their child out of school for a holiday without the headteacher's approval.
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If parents or carers do not pay the fine within 21 days, the fine increases to £120.
If parents or carers do not pay the fine within 21 days, the fine increases to £120.
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