This is a local school near me, and the local fallout has been massive.
Regardless of the cost implications, the wider picture should be examined -
the school is failing and due to merge and effectively be absorbed
the Head Teacher does not enjoy a good reputation for academic success or the support of his staff and parents
the simple fact that the school is closing while the staff go to a European resort hotel makes the entire scheme - regardless of any cost implications - a non-starter because of the perceptions of parents and tax payers.
To say it showed bad judgement is putting it very very mildly, and instead of admitting that it was a stupid insensitive idea, the Head is still banging on about 'cost effectiveness'.
If I had to find two days child care for a pupil so the staff could go off for a long weekend, I would be less than impressed.
As a tax payer, I am simply appallled that any individual with such lack of common sense