uk back to school

Department of Education plans to change the law regarding school absences.
'Kids know how to swipe a phone but haven't a clue about conversations.'
'They have just suddenly decided it’s too short.'
The test had been available online since 26 January.
'We want our kids to be kids again and enjoy learning for learning's sake.'
The letter has been called 'utterly ridiculous'.
'It will be impossible to get them all to school on time.'
There was a 12% rise in applicants compared to 2015.