Issue details - Proposed School and Holiday Dates for the 2013-14 School Year

Proposed School and Holiday Dates for the 2013-14 School Year

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

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Policy Framework;

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Decision due: 1 Mar 2012 by Director of Children's Services and Innovation

Lead member: Councillor Chris Lewis, Cabinet Member for Place Development and Economic Growth and Deputy Leader of the Council chris.lewis@torbay.gov.uk

Lead director: Director of Children's Services and Innovation

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

Decisions

02/03/2012 - Proposed School and Holiday Dates for the 2013-14 School Year