The Secret Teacher continues their look at holidays and explains how schools can support parents as well as their children.

We recognise the stress parents are under when it comes to weekends, but especially when it comes to holidays, and we know that they might perhaps be nervous or worried about food security or childcare.

Every family is totally different and has different levels of support. Every teacher has their own opinion on holidays, but I would personally advocate for a slight readjustment of holiday time. The old, very long summer holiday is probably outdated.

I think there should be a shorter holiday. Before I get lynched by every teacher in Scotland, I’m not saying that we should reduce holidays, I just........

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