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| More pupils missing school to go on term-time holidays | More pupils missing school to go on term-time holidays |
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| The number of primary school pupils in Wales going on unauthorised holidays during term-time has increased. | The number of primary school pupils in Wales going on unauthorised holidays during term-time has increased. |
| Last year 8% of all absences were because of holidays that had not been agreed by schools - an increase from 3.2% last year. | Last year 8% of all absences were because of holidays that had not been agreed by schools - an increase from 3.2% last year. |
| Half of local authorities in Wales ask head teachers to refuse all requests for holidays during term time. | Half of local authorities in Wales ask head teachers to refuse all requests for holidays during term time. |
| However, the Welsh government says schools can authorise up to 10 days absence per pupil, per year. | However, the Welsh government says schools can authorise up to 10 days absence per pupil, per year. |
| The Conservatives say the figures show there is confusion about the policy. | The Conservatives say the figures show there is confusion about the policy. |
| Shadow education minister Angela Burns said: "Conflicting guidance for schools from local education authorities, regional education consortia and the Welsh government is confusing. | Shadow education minister Angela Burns said: "Conflicting guidance for schools from local education authorities, regional education consortia and the Welsh government is confusing. |
| "It has led to inconsistent decisions on authorised absence." | "It has led to inconsistent decisions on authorised absence." |
| Overall absence levels in schools in Wales are down to their lowest level since 2007/08. | Overall absence levels in schools in Wales are down to their lowest level since 2007/08. |
| A Welsh government spokeswoman said: "Overall these primary school attendance statistics are very positive. | A Welsh government spokeswoman said: "Overall these primary school attendance statistics are very positive. |
| "They show that attendance of primary school pupils in Wales is at its highest level since records began. | "They show that attendance of primary school pupils in Wales is at its highest level since records began. |
| "Parents do not have an automatic right to withdraw pupils from school for a holiday." | "Parents do not have an automatic right to withdraw pupils from school for a holiday." |