School Term Dates and Information on Holidays during term time.
Next year’s holiday pattern, 2022 - 2023 | |||||
Autumn Term 2022 | Spring Term 2023 | Summer Term 202 | |||
INSET Days | Thursday 1st Sept | School Opens | Tuesday 3rd Jan | School Opens | Monday 17th April |
Friday 2nd Sept | School Closes | Thursday 9th Feb | Bank Holiday | Monday 1st May | |
School Opens | Monday 5th Sept | INSET Day | Friday 10th Feb | School Closes | Friday 26th May |
School Closes | Friday 21st Oct | School Opens | Monday 20th Feb | INSET Day | Monday 5th June |
INSET Day | Monday 31st Oct | School Closes | Friday 31st Mar | School Opens | Tuesday 6th June |
School Opens | Tuesday 1st Nov |
| School Closes | Friday 21st July | |
School Closes | Friday 16th Dec |
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HOLIDAYS IN TERM TIME | |||||
School is a vital ingredient in a child’s whole development. Any time missed can never be regained and will have a negative impact. It is expected that children should only be absent when they are unwell or unable to attend for a valid reason.
It is a legal requirement for parents/carers to obtain the permission of the Headteacher before removing their child from school in order to take a holiday during term time. Parents do not have an automatic right to take their children out of school for holidays during term time and may be issued with a Penalty Notice (£120 per parent per child) if they do so without prior arrangement with the Headteacher. The legislation only allows the Headteacher to authorise such leave in exceptional circumstances.
To apply for a child to be granted leave from school, parents should complete a form (available on the school website or from the office) and return it to school for consideration before booking and well in advance (at least 6 weeks) of the proposed leave and before committing to any expense. Upon receipt of a request the Headteacher will make a decision as to whether to authorise the absence, being mindful of government regulations and LA guidance. By definition, exceptional trips should not occur regularly.
There is also the potential that the child’s place in the school may be lost if return from any leave is later than the agreed date.
Where we have concerns about the leave request, we will arrange to meet with you to discuss your application. For further information: www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/absence-from-school.aspx#holidays Please complete the form below and return to school at least 6 weeks in advance of any proposed absence for holiday. If you are struggling to complete the form online, please contact the office for a copy | |||||
Provisional Pattern for 2023 - 2024
HOLIDAYS IN TERM TIME
School is a vital ingredient in a child’s whole development. Any time missed can never be regained and will have a negative impact. It is expected that children should only be absent when they are unwell or unable to attend for a valid reason.
It is a legal requirement for parents/carers to obtain the permission of the Headteacher before removing their child from school in order to take a holiday during term time. Parents do not have an automatic right to take their children out of school for holidays during term time and may be issued with a Penalty Notice (£120 per parent per child) if they do so without prior arrangement with the Headteacher. The legislation only allows the Headteacher to authorise such leave in exceptional circumstances.
To apply for a child to be granted leave from school, parents should complete a form (available on the school website or from the office) and return it to school for consideration before booking and well in advance(at least 6 weeks) of the proposed leave and before committing to any expense. Upon receipt of a request the Headteacher will make a decision as to whether to authorise the absence, being mindful of government regulations and LA guidance. By definition, exceptional trips should not occur regularly.
There is also the potential that the child’s place in the school may be lost if return from any leave is later than the agreed date.
Where school have concerns about the leave request, the Headteacher or their representative will arrange to meet with you to discuss your application.
For further information: http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/children-education-families/schools/absence-from-school.aspx#holidays
Please complete the form below and return to school at least 6 weeks in advance of any proposed absence for holiday. If you are struggling to complete the form online, please contact the office for a copy