7 Night Package Holiday to Cala'n Forcat in Menorca for 2 Adults/2Children Incl Flights, Luggage, Hotel and Airport Transfers £124p.p @ TUI (total price £494)

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Looks nice, great price, but how am I supposed to get my kids out of school in term time without getting grief?

HappyHooligan14 m ago

Looks nice, great price, but how am I supposed to get my kids out of …Looks nice, great price, but how am I supposed to get my kids out of school in term time without getting grief?Read lessRead more

Take the grief pay the fine or pay around £2K for the same holiday outside of school term.

Looks good! can get the same deal but all in for 923.30 (using the extra 100 off code)

HappyHooligan23 m ago

Looks nice, great price, but how am I supposed to get my kids out of …Looks nice, great price, but how am I supposed to get my kids out of school in term time without getting grief?Read lessRead more

Or say they were sick that week 😦😬

golfie4 m ago

Or say they were sick that week 😦😬

If your kids are anything like my little one who goes into school and tells the teachers all about her holiday to Disney lol. Next time I will just pay the fine

uptheduffagain17 m ago

Paying the fines are cheaper than paying to go in the holidays! These …Paying the fines are cheaper than paying to go in the holidays! These holiday company's are a joke when it comes to taking the **** out of parents, it ain't fair unless your rich.. but yet we get threats, and made to feel guily by the schools that they are missing out on education. And and the stupidness it's per parent to pay fines, even know you may not be togther...don't get me started lolRead lessRead more

Makes me laugh when people moan about holiday companies charging more in the school holidays. I mean what do you expect them.to do? They already sell out of their holidays for the school holidays dates before any other dates and that's at the higher prices, so for what reason exactly would they want to sell out and make only the half the amount of money they are making?

It's simple supply and demand!

Great price btw but don't get carried away by the splash park as the water temperature will be freezing in early May

Thanks Natzsav and starry15 you’ve just helped me get the love badge

How much is the fine for taking a kid out of school for a week?

I’m right now in Spain -Lloret de Mar is just 19C but stil lovely time and is perfect weather ,
More than happy
So in May will be even more hot

futura34 m ago

Great price btw but don't get carried away by the splash park as the water …Great price btw but don't get carried away by the splash park as the water temperature will be freezing in early MayRead lessRead more

I went to menorca last year 18th may water wernt that cold in our unheated villa pool spent 2 or 3 hours a day in there jump straight in 2 mins later feels warm after adjustment and sea was warmish

Looking to take 2 children June 12tb for a week all inclusive but struggling to see anything suitable on offer anyone got recommendatios

For those worried about school, if you can get a letter from your employer stating this is the period you are permitted leave then the school fine gets waived, contact the school beforehand and they will put you in contact with correct dept, I know as a colleague recently did this and got away without a fine

leemac221 h, 39 m ago

How much is the fine for taking a kid out of school for a week?

£60 per parent if payed within the date they request, go's up to £120 each

uptheduffagain2 h, 51 m ago

Paying the fines are cheaper than paying to go in the holidays! These …Paying the fines are cheaper than paying to go in the holidays! These holiday company's are a joke when it comes to taking the **** out of parents, it ain't fair unless your rich.. but yet we get threats, and made to feel guily by the schools that they are missing out on education. And and the stupidness it's per parent to pay fines, even know you may not be togther...don't get me started lolRead lessRead more

My friend is a teacher and she actually said once to me that the schools only fine if...

1. The head teacher reports you to the authorities (which many don't if you do it like once a year) based on you actually telling them you are goinf on holiday (does anyone do that?)

Or...

2. The kids need to be off A LOT to flag as a concern - so take the risk once or twice, a few days of school isn't going to damage their learning on future abilities (obviously if its exam time and your kids are older than dont take this advice!!!)

Plus on the off chance you do get fined, it will be significantly cheaper. They can't fine you if your child(ren) is/are 'sick' anyway!

When my daughter was still in school she regularly had days during term time when they closed the school for 'Teachers training' It's a shame the fines don't apply both ways!

southpaw1 h, 30 m ago

For those worried about school, if you can get a letter from your employer …For those worried about school, if you can get a letter from your employer stating this is the period you are permitted leave then the school fine gets waived, contact the school beforehand and they will put you in contact with correct dept, I know as a colleague recently did this and got away without a fineRead lessRead more

That's exactly what I do, we submit the Tesco holiday form which shows in February all the leave she has this year and have never had a request denied yet.

paulandpam16 m ago

When my daughter was still in school she regularly had days during term …When my daughter was still in school she regularly had days during term time when they closed the school for 'Teachers training' It's a shame the fines don't apply both ways!Read lessRead more

Would you rather her teachers were untrained?

happyfeet04 h, 1 m ago

If your kids are anything like my little one who goes into school and …If your kids are anything like my little one who goes into school and tells the teachers all about her holiday to Disney lol. Next time I will just pay the fineRead lessRead more

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southpaw2 h, 14 m ago

For those worried about school, if you can get a letter from your employer …For those worried about school, if you can get a letter from your employer stating this is the period you are permitted leave then the school fine gets waived, contact the school beforehand and they will put you in contact with correct dept, I know as a colleague recently did this and got away without a fineRead lessRead more

I tried this last year and the school still refused to grant the leave

masekwm46 m ago

Would you rather her teachers were untrained?

No just get trained during the holidays, there is enough of them. I bet it’s not far off a full week the kids miss due to teacher training. Plus some schools close for voting etc. Potentially lose a week + a year through no fault of the parent.

uptheduffagain5 h, 26 m ago

Paying the fines are cheaper than paying to go in the holidays! These …Paying the fines are cheaper than paying to go in the holidays! These holiday company's are a joke when it comes to taking the **** out of parents, it ain't fair unless your rich.. but yet we get threats, and made to feel guily by the schools that they are missing out on education. And and the stupidness it's per parent to pay fines, even know you may not be togther...don't get me started lolRead lessRead more

What annoys me is that out if all of the holidays they get, why di they always have 'inset' days during term time? It's OK for the kids to be off then.

porek3334 h, 40 m ago

[Image] I’m right now in Spain -Lloret de Mar is just 19C but stil lovely t …[Image] I’m right now in Spain -Lloret de Mar is just 19C but stil lovely time and is perfect weather ,More than happySo in May will be even more hotRead lessRead more

Love that area, especially Tossa

Do I have to take 2 kids with me? Can I get the same package with 4 adults?

masekwm2 h, 29 m ago

Would you rather her teachers were untrained?

Your reply sounds like you're a school teacher, please explain to me why teacher training/ inset days could not be done during the 12 weeks that the schools are already closed for??

paulandpam119 m ago

Your reply sounds like you're a school teacher, please explain to me why …Your reply sounds like you're a school teacher, please explain to me why teacher training/ inset days could not be done during the 12 weeks that the schools are already closed for??Read lessRead more

Training days are for all school staff, including all the support staff (like those in the office) and teaching assistants who don't get paid for the school holidays. Schools can't afford to pay them for other times.

paulandpam11 h, 28 m ago

Your reply sounds like you're a school teacher, please explain to me why …Your reply sounds like you're a school teacher, please explain to me why teacher training/ inset days could not be done during the 12 weeks that the schools are already closed for??Read lessRead more

Lesson plans, marking, personal development which aids professional teaching,add that up and add to the 8-16.00 workingday or more they do term term, work out average wage and then consider what an hourly wage is for a professional who is in charge of a future generations education

Never understand peoples mentality towards teachers leave, you could always try training yourself to become a teacher if it's so good.

Not a teacher by the way

Don’t get why people blame the teachers when they don’t make these rules (I’m not a teacher)

futura11 h, 27 m ago

Makes me laugh when people moan about holiday companies charging more in …Makes me laugh when people moan about holiday companies charging more in the school holidays. I mean what do you expect them.to do? They already sell out of their holidays for the school holidays dates before any other dates and that's at the higher prices, so for what reason exactly would they want to sell out and make only the half the amount of money they are making? It's simple supply and demand!Read lessRead more

You either have more money than sense or work for a holiday company or the government department that created the fines. How is it allowed that people who have families and as a result less money because they have to support their kids are charged more (because they have to go on hols in school holiday periods) than retired people or couples who already have more money because they have less dependants (who go on hols whenever they like)?

My parents used to take me out of school in term time before the fines were brought in and I can honestly say it made no difference to my education. Total farce that is somehow justified by a few people.

KirKanos7 h, 45 m ago

Training days are for all school staff, including all the support staff …Training days are for all school staff, including all the support staff (like those in the office) and teaching assistants who don't get paid for the school holidays. Schools can't afford to pay them for other times.Read lessRead more

So the whole school closes ? In the private sector we do something called stager the time training, why can’t they train a certain amount at a time so the school remains open as we are always told that every day at school is important, or is that only when the parents want to take there kids out ?
Schools shut to train there staff
Schools shut for voting
Schools shut because teachers can’t be arsed to drive in the snow
Schools shut to give teachers more holiday than any other employees
But if the parents take there kids out for a five day holiday they get fined lol
And why is the fine per parent ?

OoEliteoO13 h, 6 m ago

So the whole school closes ? In the private sector we do something called …So the whole school closes ? In the private sector we do something called stager the time training, why can’t they train a certain amount at a time so the school remains open as we are always told that every day at school is important, or is that only when the parents want to take there kids out ?Schools shut to train there staffSchools shut for votingSchools shut because teachers can’t be arsed to drive in the snowSchools shut to give teachers more holiday than any other employees But if the parents take there kids out for a five day holiday they get fined lol And why is the fine per parent ?Read lessRead more

You talk as if we are part of a seperate society !! We all live in the same society where schools are fundemental. Comparing schools to a commercial enterprise is part of the problem, not everything should be driven by money !

Shame this has now increased quite alot, i was going to book, damn!

TKDBlackbelt9 h, 36 m ago

You talk as if we are part of a seperate society !! We all live in the …You talk as if we are part of a seperate society !! We all live in the same society where schools are fundemental. Comparing schools to a commercial enterprise is part of the problem, not everything should be driven by money !Read lessRead more

I agree it shouldn’t be driven by money the headteacher doesn’t do the job fo 70k plus a year and the teachers don’t do the job for 43k plus a year and the very generous pension ..........

OoEliteoO15 h, 11 m ago

I agree it shouldn’t be driven by money the headteacher doesn’t do the job …I agree it shouldn’t be driven by money the headteacher doesn’t do the job fo 70k plus a year and the teachers don’t do the job for 43k plus a year and the very generous pension ..........Read lessRead more

Yeah think my points gone over your head...

codjerlfc9th Apr

You either have more money than sense or work for a holiday company or the …You either have more money than sense or work for a holiday company or the government department that created the fines. How is it allowed that people who have families and as a result less money because they have to support their kids are charged more (because they have to go on hols in school holiday periods) than retired people or couples who already have more money because they have less dependants (who go on hols whenever they like)? My parents used to take me out of school in term time before the fines were brought in and I can honestly say it made no difference to my education. Total farce that is somehow justified by a few people.Read lessRead more

Didn't say i agreed with it, I feel your pain too as I have children. But it's not the fault of the holiday companies. Most big UK holiday companies operate at a loss for their UK operations.

Staggering school holidays by region could be one option but that could also cause problems.

I hate the fact that shops and restaurants etc whack up their prices in December in the run up to Christmas but again it's supply and demand, nobody is forcing us to buy and pay extra

futura11th Apr

Didn't say i agreed with it, I feel your pain too as I have children. But …Didn't say i agreed with it, I feel your pain too as I have children. But it's not the fault of the holiday companies. Most big UK holiday companies operate at a loss for their UK operations. Staggering school holidays by region could be one option but that could also cause problems. I hate the fact that shops and restaurants etc whack up their prices in December in the run up to Christmas but again it's supply and demand, nobody is forcing us to buy and pay extraRead lessRead more

Having a rule were you can take your kids out of school for a holiday once every two years or something would make sense. I've never taken my kids out of school for a holiday... but it would be nice if I could just once without the threat of a fine.