Are school summer holidays too long? Heidi McAlpin and Ant Miller debate

Jun 07, 2016, 08:56 AM

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A council in England is under fire for cutting school summer holidays to under five weeks. Barnsley Council in South Yorkshire has shortened the summer break and opted for longer school holiday at October half-term. A leading teaching union has condemned the decision. But is it the right move - and should be considered here?