Issue details - School Term and Holiday Dates 2014/15 and 2015/16

School Term and Holiday Dates 2014/15 and 2015/16

The determination of school term and holiday dates for community and voluntary controlled schools is a statutory function

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: High level of public interest;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 13 Mar 2013 by Director of Children's Services and Innovation

Lead member: Executive Lead for Children, Schools and Families

Lead director: Richard Williams

Contact: Matt Redwood Email: matthew.redwood@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Circulation of draft proposals and letter inviting comment

Consultees

Torbay schools and governing bodies, members of the Children's Services Joint Consultative Committee, Diocesan representatives and Trade Unions

Reason for inclusion in Forward Plan: The determination of school term and holiday dates for community and voluntary controlled schools is a statutory function. All maintained schools are required to be open for pupils on 190 days and teachers must be available for work for 195 days to include 5 professional development days.

Key Risks: The determination of school term and holiday dates for community and voluntary controlled schools is a statutory function.

If you want to make representations contact:: Matthew Redwood, telephone (01803) 208238, email matthew.redwood@torbay.gov.uk, address Torbay Council, Town Hall, Castle Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3DR

Decisions

13/03/2013 - School Term and Holiday Dates 2014/15 and 2015/16