Issue details

School Term and Holiday Dates 2016/17 and 2017/18

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

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: High level of public interest;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 11/02/2015

Decision due: 12 Mar 2015 by Director of Children's Services and Innovation

Lead member: Executive Lead for Children, Schools and Families

Lead director: Executive Head of Children, Schools and Communities

Contact: Alyson Wildman Email: alyson.wildman@torbay.gov.uk.

Consultation process

Circulation of draft proposals and letter sent via Email inviting comment.

Consultees

All Torbay School, Devon County Council, Unions, Human Resources, Payroll, Anglican and Roman Catholic diocese.

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:: Alyson Wildman, Business Support Officer, Tor Hill House, Torquay, telephone (01803) 208244, email alyson.wildman@torbay.gov.uk

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