Half Term: heaven or hell?

Schools in Scotland are coming to the end of theirs, Northern Ireland are half way through a fortnight break and English schools are about to start a week off (what is happening in Wales?). Is this Autumn break a heaven or hell for parents?


The children certainly need a break from school after being back at school since the end of the summer holidays. They are tired and need to recharge their batteries. But what about parents?


For those of us currently not working its a chance to have a few lie ins and not have the craziness of the school run for 5 days. More time to spend with our children enjoying the pleasures that Autumn can bring: