On their own terms....

A research study has found that of 500 teachers, only 4% of them would consider imposing staggered terms and more than half said they were not even aware that staggering was an option. Since September, headteachers have had the power to set their own dates for school terms with the hope that this will produce staggered school holiday dates, which could reduce holiday prices for families. The issue was debated in the House of Commons earlier this week when MPs heard that 90% of school heads would welcome advice from the government about what constitutes an “exceptional circumstance”.