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<p>The Government is giving more schools greater flexibility to adapt the shape of
the school year in the interests of their pupils' education.</p><p>Whilst this will
extend an existing flexibility to a greater number of schools, our advice will continue
to include a clear expectation of schools working with each other and the local authority
to coordinate dates to avoid unnecessary disruption to parents and their employers.</p><p>The
Department has consulted with representatives of the tourist industry. Where schools
choose to change their holiday dates, following discussion locally with parents and
local businesses, there may well be a positive impact on seaside economies. In areas
of high-seasonal employment, for example, small variations to term-dates agreed locally
may help parents to holiday outside of peak periods.</p>
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