Decision details

School Term Dates 2013/14

Decision Maker: Executive Member for Children, Young People and Learning

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To set term dates for Bracknell Forest community and voluntary controlled schools and for possible adoption by the voluntary aided or academy schools. These dates are not set nationally.

Decision:

  1. That the term dates shown in Annex 1 of the Director of Children, Young People and Learning’s report for the academic year 2013/14 be approved.

 

  1. That Monday 2 September 2013 is set as an inset day for all schools.

Reasons for the decision:

That the pattern suggested is the same as that which has been set by neighbouring Local Authorities. Also the LGA has recommended these dates to all local authorities and the proposed one is in line with that.

Alternative options considered:

No alternatives were considered.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Wards Affected: (All Wards);

Financial Impact: No financial implications

Declarations: None

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No

Making Representations: In writing to the Director of Children, Young People & Learning

Other reasons / organisations consulted

Letter / email

Consultees

Headteachers/Governors
Unions
Other LAs

Contact: David Watkins, Chief Officer: Strategy, Resources and Early Intervention Email: david.watkins@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 354061.

Publication date: 23/04/2012

Date of decision: 23/04/2012

Effective from: 01/05/2012

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