So, to answer the burning question: term time is about 39 weeks—unless you count the holidays, in which case it’s 52 weeks of parenting, 52 weeks of pretending to know what “phonics” means, and 52 weeks of wondering why your child’s backpack smells like a forgotten banana.
The real takeaway? Whether it’s 36 weeks or 42, term time is a mythical beast that shifts like a politician’s promise. But one thing is certain: it’s always longer than you think, and always shorter than you wish for summer break.
Now go enjoy your 13 weeks of “holiday”—I’ll be here, counting down to September, trying to remember where I put the school uniform. Go on, you’ve earned a biscuit.
