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Parents want shorter summer holidays for children

Published Friday, July 17, 2026 · Updated July 18

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What We Know — Key Points

  • Of about 5,800 parents in the UK surveyed by the charity Parentkind last year, just over half (53%) said the school summer holiday should be shortened to four weeks.

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  • BBC News

    The article highlights the challenges parents face with long summer holidays and presents arguments for shortening them, while also acknowledging the differing views of teachers and government efforts to support families.

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