Issue - decisions
Term dates for the 2020/21 school year
19/02/2019 - School Term Dates for the 2020/21 School Year
Resolved: (i) That the draft term dates set out in Annex A to the report be approved.
Reason: To meet the statutory requirements of the Education Act 2002 (Section 32) and other related legislation.
(ii) That the continued use of a regional approach and adherence to the principles of setting future term dates that were previously agreed between 25 local authorities, as set out in Annex C, be approved.
Reason: To provide clarity for residents and employees in relation to school holidays and minimise the negative effects of differing school terms across the region.