Decision details

School Term Dates 2018/19

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:

For the Executive Member to agree the School Term Dates for 2018/19

Decision:

That the school term dates for the academic year 2018/19 be approved and that Monday 3 September 2018 be set as an in-service training day for all schools.

Reasons for the decision:

Term dates are not set nationally and the Local Government Association no longer recommends term dates. The pattern suggested is similar to that which has been set by neighbouring local authorities.

Alternative options considered:

None.  It is a statutory requirement that the local authority set dates for Community and Voluntary Controlled schools.

Interests and Nature of Interests Declared:

None.

Reason Key: Affects more than 1 ward;

Financial Impact: None.

Declarations: None.

Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No.

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

Other reasons / organisations consulted

In writing.

Consultees

Headteachers, Chair of Governors, Union

Contact: Lesley Adams, Senior Admissions Officer Email: lesley.adams@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 354023.

Publication date: 12/05/2017

Date of decision: 12/05/2017

Effective from: 20/05/2017

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