By law, head teachers are only able to grant requests for leave during term-time in “exceptional circumstances”. However Term Time Absence Advice has been produced by the MOD to provide advice to Head Teachers on term time absence for children of Service personnel. This ensures Head Teachers understand that operational needs of the armed forces may legitimately prevent service families from taking leave during school holidays. 

FIND OUT MORE: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/school-term-time-absence-for-children-of-service-personnel-mod-guidance