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Introduction

Holidays are a time for a change in daily routine, which allows your child to enjoy some new and different experiences. They provide an opportunity for you to spend time together on things you both like to do. 

During school holidays, children develop their own interests and hobbies, learn new things and develop confidence. They can do this on their own or with friends and family members. There are lots of activities for families and for children on their own during school holidays that can be relaxing, fun and an opportunity to learn.

Whatever your child does, it will broaden their experiences and add to their learning at school. A school holiday that is full of interest and activity also helps your child to get back into school work more quickly at the start of the new term. 

Supporting information

An HTML version and PDF file: Making the difference - school holidays is available on the Scottish Government website.

This leaflet is also available in community languages.

family playing at swing park
'During school holidays, children develop their own interests and hobbies, learn new things and develop confidence...'

Updated on: 07 December 2007 The LTS Online Service is funded by the Scottish Government.