School Holidays Flashcard

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What is one advantage of school holidays for children?

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Allows them to have other opportunities and learn new skills

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What is one disadvantage of school holidays for students?

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They experience a decline in academic progress

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Why are school holidays important for teachers?

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They allow teachers to switch off from the stress of their job

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What is one challenge parents face during school holidays?

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Finding childcare and entertainment for their children

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Why is summer considered the best time for a school break? Options: It helps teachers switch off from their job, The weather is more favorable for outdoor activities, It allows for longer breaks earlier and later in the year, It leads to a decline in academic progress

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The weather is more favorable for outdoor activities

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How do school holidays exacerbate inequality?

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They create additional costs for disadvantaged families.

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What is one proposed solution to the challenges of school holidays? Options: Operating schools all year round with annual leave for children, Increasing investment in the school system for better paid staff, Shorter, more frequent breaks throughout the year, Reducing the number of school holidays

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Shorter, more frequent breaks throughout the year

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What is one consequence of the cost of school holidays for parents?

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Parents have to skip meals over the summer break

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What is one reason for the decline in physical activity during school holidays?

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The decrease in the availability of holiday childcare.

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Why do some parents have to reduce their working hours during school holidays?

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To compensate for the cost of childcare