This half term holiday has exposed that state schools in Milton Keynes break up for half terms at different times causing huge childcare and logistical issues for parents and carers, some of whom have children attending multiple schools with different holiday dates.

Parents and carers have shown great resilience, determination and flexibility during the Covid-19 pandemic, but as we move to normality, it would be a huge help to have Milton Keynes Council coordinate school holidays for all schools it funds and controls.

We are asking Milton Keynes Cabinet Member, Local Councillor Zoe Nolan (LAB) to consider our request, listen to our experiences and commit to making this happen at the earliest opportunity.