Apparently the school can only fine you if you miss a whole week. Don't try it on account of this comment (!!!) But I have a friend who always takes hers on holiday a few days before end of term and that's what she told me!I would do the same but I think we would be fined per child per day
I told my school that we had a family issue - it wasn't untrue we have lost 3 very close family members this year and decided we wanted some fun rather than sadness.
I didn't put anything on social media or even tell school friends though!!!