School holidays throw out the usual weekly rhythm — and that's exactly when handovers get messy. This planner puts the whole holiday period in one place, agreed before it starts.
Holiday Dates & Split
Travel & Activities
Logistics
How to Use This Planner
Fill this in together a few weeks before the holidays start — early enough to book activities or travel, but close enough that plans are unlikely to change. Share a copy with anyone else involved in pickups or care.Why This Matters
Regular weekly handovers run on autopilot. Holidays don't have that built-in rhythm, which is exactly why they're a common source of last-minute disputes. Planning the whole period upfront, rather than week by week, prevents most of that friction.The families with the calmest holidays usually aren't the ones with the least going on — they're the ones who planned it together, early.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should we plan school holidays?
Ideally 3–4 weeks before the holiday starts, especially if travel or camps need to be booked.
What if our parenting plan doesn't specify holiday arrangements?
Use this planner as a working document to agree specifics each holiday, and consider formalising a standard holiday split into your parenting plan going forward.
Who should cover activity costs during holidays?
This varies by family — some split evenly, others by who booked the activity. Agreeing this upfront avoids disputes after the fact.
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