Term Dates for the Academic Years September 2016 to July 2017 and September 2017 to July 2018
A report seeking approval of the proposed term dates for the school year 2016/2017 and 2017/2018.
Officer: Jo-Anne Sanders: 01484 221000
Decision:
(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.
Minutes:
Cabinet received a report which set out proposed dates for the academic year September 2016 to July 2017, and September 2017 to July 2018. It was noted that the Council, as the Admission Authority, had responsibility for determining the term dates of community, special and voluntary controlled schools.
The specific term dates for the academic years 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 were set out within the context of the report. It was noted that statutory regulations required 195 school days to be identified within any academic year. The Kirklees policy for determining school dates was set out at Appendix 1.
RESOLVED -
(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.