"It will also be at a time when fewer people are away on holiday and, being played during
termtime, it gives us a great opportunity to work with schools, particularly focusing on the significant number of schools in London that play Rugby League."
"This means we can offer working parents
termtime placements over the school term, subject to obtaining funding.
FOODBANKS fear this summer will be their busiest yet as hardup parents who rely on free
termtime meals struggle to feed their kids during the school holidays.
Although the holiday club was soon over, children who enjoy sports, craftwork and Bible stories are welcome at various
termtime activities, including an after-school club on Mondays and a session for dads and their kids on the first Saturday of each month.
Instead they can only grant
termtime leave in exceptional circumstances.
What It was during that you Write to: M.E.N, House, Oldham, Or email: @men-academic year when the rules on
termtime holidays were changed, meaning headteachers could no longer grant up to 10 days' holiday in special circumstances.
In comparison, the average cost of an after-school club during
termtime is around PS55 a week in Yorkshire - meaning parents are paying nearly two-and-a-half times as much during the summer.
2 Including the potential for shared use eg
termtime dance and theatre rehearsals for Coventry University.
Mr McCann was known for his tough attitude towards parents wanting to take pupils on
termtime holidays.
Lochwinnoch Toddlers, which meets every Monday and Wednesday during
termtime at McKillop Hall, has released the dates for a series of special play days.
In addition, the zoo is also offering families discounted entry on weekdays during
termtime up to February 9, so little ones with their mum, dad or grandparents can enjoy a peaceful visit to the zoo while most people are back in work or at school.
In Wales, parents can take their children out of school during
termtime if they seek permission from headteachers - but only for 10 days.