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Gillian Harvey

The Guardian

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France’s eight weeks of summer holidays, or England’s six? I’ve done both and know which one I prefer

France’s eight weeks of summer holidays, or England’s six? I’ve done both and know which one I prefer
19.07.2025 20

The Guardian

Gillian Harvey

Labour is cracking down on truants, but as a mother and ex-teacher, I know tough love goes only so far

When the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, vowed last week to get “tough” on persistent school absenteeism, you might have expected someone...

09.09.2024 20

The Guardian

Gillian Harvey