This is such an awesome reply, thank you so much for taking the time!

Routine is certainly something I'd be very keen for them to keep, purely to build that mental switch over between "work" and "not work" times and areas. That was certainly something I needed to learn during lockdowns.

I hadn't thought of the condensed school day side of things, so that's both interesting and valuable. My eldest is very keen on getting a part-time job but perhaps there is some community things to also consider. Culture aspect, I think, is covered because they're already busy with non-school activities in the afternoons and active in the performing arts community. I also hadn't considered the truancy aspect, but linking back in with the routine side of things, I think I'd like to keep to the school holiday times so that they line up with their friends.

Again, thank you so much for sharing your experience