{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/733418.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":733418,"attributes":{"action":"Why can schools take children on breaks during term time but parents can't?","background":"It raises a significant question as to why schools are permitted to organise holidays or outings during term time, yet parents face criminal charges and fines for doing the same with their children.","additional_details":"Regulations surrounding school attendance should be relaxed, particularly regarding penalties for parents who choose to take their children out of school for short breaks or day trips during term time. Imposing fines and criminal records for such actions is excessive, especially when these occurrences are infrequent and unlikely to significantly impact a child's education. A few days away from the classroom each year can provide valuable family experiences without detrimental effects on learning","committee_note":null,"state":"rejected","signature_count":6,"created_at":"2025-07-16T08:27:25.126Z","updated_at":"2025-07-31T09:55:03.173Z","rejected_at":"2025-07-31T09:54:58.766Z","opened_at":null,"closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2025-07-16T08:48:10.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":null,"rejection":{"code":"no-action","details":"Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.\r\n\r\nWe're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do.\r\n\r\nYou may wish to sign the following:\r\n\r\nStop fines for taking children out of school on holiday\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/727960\r\n\r\nAllow parents to take their children out of school for 5 school days in a year\r\nhttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/728790"},"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[],"topics":[]}}}