Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Athena Stavrou

‘I saved nearly £10K taking my children on term time holidays – I’ve had fines but I’ll do it again’

Rachel Smith / SWNS

A mum who has saved almost £10,000 by taking her children on holiday during term time says she “stands by” her decision - and will do it again this year.

Rachel Smith takes her two children Brayden, 11, and Elianna, nine, out of school every year during term time to go on holiday abroad.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.