Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: No
Kirklees Local Authority determines term dates
for community, special and voluntary controlled schools. The
governing bodies of voluntary aided, free schools, trust schools
and academies determine their own dates.
(1) That it be noted that the Kirklees Policy for school terms dates generates dates for 2016/17 and 2017/18 where there are some variations between the proposed dates in Kirklees when compared with the dates set by neighbouring authorities.
(2)That it be noted that, following consultation, the start date of the autumn term 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 be adjusted to the first Monday in September which supports the learning and attendance for children, and brings Kirklees in line with the majority of neighbouring authorities.
(3) That the collective view of the majority of consultees, supporting the adoption of the term dates, be noted.
(4) That the term dates for the 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 academic years, as set out in appendices 3 and 4 of the report, be approved, and that it be noted that the number of school days is in accordance with the statutory requirements.
Report author: Jo-Anne Sanders
Publication date: 01/07/2015
Date of decision: 30/06/2015
Decided at meeting: 30/06/2015 - Cabinet