Are the school summer holidays too long for comfort?
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The UK has continued to see a relentless cost of living crises and a bigger strain on working-class parents and careers. So, is the long summer break only favourable to families who come into certain income brackets, but proves to be an annual nightmare for those struggling with childcare and a higher cost of living? Headteacher and Author, Miriam Manderson joins Michael Fanstone to discuss this.
Released on 16 Aug 2024
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