Term dates

TERM DATES 2023-24

AUTUMN TERM 2023
Staff Training Days School Closed for Pupils	Monday 4th & Tuesday 5th September 2023
Term begins	Year 1-6 Wednesday 6th September 2023 Reception Classes - TBC
Half-term	Monday 23rd October – Friday 27th October 2023
Last day of term	Thursday 21st December 2023**

SPRING TERM 2024
Staff training days	Monday 8th January 2024
Term begins	Tuesday 9th January 2024
Half-term	Monday 12th February – Friday 16th February 2024
Last day of term	Thursday 28th March 2024**

SUMMER TERM 2024
Staff training days School Closed for Pupil School Closed for Pupils	Tuesday 23rd July & Wednesday 24th July 2024 May Bank Holiday- Monday 6th May 2024
Term begins	Monday 15th April 2024
Half-term	Monday 27th May – Friday 31st May 2024
Last day of term	Monday 22nd July 2024**

** All year groups will finish at 1.30pm on the last day of each full term, 21st December, 28th March & 22nd July. The Autumn term for 2024 will not commence before 1st September 2024

From September 2013 the DfE has amended the 2006 attendance regulations removing references to family holiday and extended leave as well as the statutory threshold of ten school days. The amendments make clear that Headteachers may not grant any leave of absence during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. Headteachers should determine the number of school days a child can be away from school if the leave is granted. We understand that there may be exceptional circumstances which may necessitate a longer absence for an agreed period, but this is also discretionary. The Headteacher will review the child’s attendance records in making this decision. If you wish to take your child away during term time, please make your request to the Headteacher by completing the appropriate form in advance so that this can be considered. Leave taken without permission will be recorded as unauthorised or may result in an Educational Penalty Notice being issued by the Local Authority.