School Holidays Quiz

What is one advantage of school holidays for children?

• Leads to a decline in physical activity

• Causes them to lose the progress they made in school

• Allows them to have other opportunities and learn new skills

• Increases academic attainment for all students

What is one disadvantage of school holidays for students?

• They experience a decline in academic progress

• They have more time to relax and enjoy themselves

• They have access to books and museum visits

• They have sufficient breaks from structured learning

Why are school holidays important for teachers?

• They lead to a mass exodus of teachers from the profession

• They result in shorter breaks for teachers compared to other countries

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

• They provide high-quality teachers with more recruitment opportunities

What is one challenge parents face during school holidays?

• Receiving annual leave to match their children's break

• Having more time to spend with their children

• Having a shorter summer break

• Finding childcare and entertainment for their children

Why is summer considered the best time for a school break?

• 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

How do school holidays exacerbate inequality?

• They increase access to physical activity spaces for all children

• They result in a decline in academic attainment for all students

• They lead to a decline in the availability of holiday childcare

• They create additional costs for disadvantaged families

What is one proposed solution to the challenges of school holidays?

• 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

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

• Parents have more flexibility in their careers

• Parents have to work longer hours during the holidays

• Parents have access to more affordable childcare

• Parents have to skip meals over the summer break

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

• The decrease in the cost of accessing physical activity spaces

• The increase in access to physical activity spaces

• The availability and sufficiency of holiday childcare

• The decrease in the availability of holiday childcare

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

• To spend more time with their children

• To have more flexibility in their careers

• To compensate for the cost of childcare

• To avoid the pressure of finding childcare