I think they can’t be seen to be okay about it. I wrote to the head asking for permission to take my smalls out of school to go on holiday (I know. I was also up for the mother of the year award ). I received a reply saying that she would not authorise it and it would go on their files as unauthorised absence.I think it all depends on if the head contacts the department of education or if she decides to develop a heart. She did seem pleased that we're not treating it as a holiday and that I will be expecting the kids to get up and do their work as if it were a school day. I guess time will tell
I hope they don’t fine you x