Taking Alfie out of school ‘it’s only five days and they still learn stuff’ except it’s not only five days is it as you do it several times a year. Alfie has missed weeks of school this year and I’m sorry if this seems unkind but he really seems as though he can ill afford to miss even a day. And as for the rubbish about them still learning ‘stuff’ while they are away - your kids learn nothing on the holidays you take them on, you go nowhere remotely cultural, don’t explore other than going to a few shops so you can buy more tacky clothes, don’t attempt to learn/teach any of the language, don’t try authentic foods, don’t engage with locals, the list is endless. You are a disgrace as a parent. The only reason you go out of holiday time is because it’s cheaper. I hope the head drags you both in and bollocks you, I know I would if it was my school.