LGA responds to Supreme Court ruling on term-time holidays

In response to the Supreme Court’s ruling on term-time holidays, Cllr Richard Watts, Chair of the LGA’s Children and Young People Board, said:

“Today’s ruling by the Supreme Court provides further clarity but it is important that the Department for Education works with schools and councils to avoid any further doubt about the law. What is needed is certainty for parents, teachers and councils, so that head teachers have the confidence to approve or reject requests for term-time leave in the best interests of pupils. 

“The guidance provided to schools needs to be urgently updated to reflect the judgement. I will be seeking an urgent meeting with the Department to ensure further clarity is provided for all involved.”