The children will go from having thirteen to six weeks off per year, and the plan reflects a growing concern over the mismatch between long school vacations and modern working family schedules. The aim is to help parents and staff better combine work, school and childcare.

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The pilot could become a model for other municipalities struggling with childcare access, work-life balance, and changing labour patterns. If adopted broadly, the shift might ease pressure on parents and childcare systems.