A half-term break signifies a half-way point through a term in school. This means that half-term breaks are usually only a week long, unlike the two weeks or more that kids get off school for a ...

The half-term office exodus, however, is far worse for parents – trust me. Yes, it’s frustrating to wait for sign-offs and put projects on hold, but parents don’t necessarily want to take ...

And the summer term begins next week (in my local area, at least). It turns out incorrectly labelling the school holidays is a bone of contention for quite a few people, too. In my defence, half the ...

Going to school and seeing your mates every day can be fun, but let's be honest: half term is sacred for many reasons. Here are just a few of the absolute best things about half term ...

Parents whose children are being given an extra week off this autumn half-term for 'cheaper holidays' can cut the price of a trip abroad by nearly 50 per cent. Pupils in some areas are having the ...

As Half Term Looms, Here's What Parents Are Worrying About Plus 13 activities to keep the kids occupied when you're feeling overwhelmed. By Victoria Richards 16/10/2020 06:00am BST ...

Have you got a week or two off school and need something to do? Well we are here to give you a few fun ideas to try out during your half term holiday. And the best thing is, they are all FREE! If ...

The spring half-term break is a great time to take the kids on a fun-filled trip to some of the UK 's most child-friendly attractions. From interactive exhibitions to a circus cabaret, here are ...

In England and Wales, the October half-term falls on the week commencing Monday October 24 and ends on Friday October 28. This means pupils are expected to return to school on Monday, October 31.