The table below shows the school term dates and school holidays including the PD Days.
PD Days 2023-2024
- Monday 4th September
- Tuesday 5th September
- Wednesday 3rd January
- Thursday 4th January
- Friday 5th January
Start Date | Last Day | |
---|---|---|
Autumn Term 1 | Wednesday 6th September | Friday 27th November |
Autumn Half Term | Monday 30th Ocober | Friday 3rd November |
Autumn Term 2 | Monday 6th November | Tuesday 19th December |
Christmas Holidays | Wednesday 20th December | Friday 5th January |
Spring Term 1 | Monday 8th January | Friday 16th February |
Spring Half Term | Monday 19th February | Friday 23rd February |
Spring Term 2 | Monday 26th February | Thursday 28th March |
Easter 2023 | Friday 29th March | Friday 12th April |
Summer Term 1 | Monday 15th April | Friday 24th May |
Summer Half Term | Monday 27th May | Friday 31st May |
Summer Term 2 | Monday 3rd June | Tuesday 23rd July |
School Holidays During Term Time
The Government has amended regulations for taking holidays in term time and these new regulations come into effect from September 2013. Head Teachers are not able to grant any leave of absence during term time unless there are exceptional circumstances. Where leave is granted, Head Teachers must decide the number of school days a child can be away from school.
If you wish to make an application for your child’s term time leave of absence, you must fill out an application form, which can be requested from school reception. The application form asks you to outline the reasons why you feel your application for leave of absence during term time should be regarded as ‘exceptional.’ Following the submission of your application, you will be notified as soon as possible of the School’s decision.
Parents / carers should be aware that if you take leave of absence during term time without making a prior application to the school, or if you make an application but your requested leave of absence is not authorised and still take the child out of school, the absence will be recorded as unauthorised. Similarly, if you keep your child away from school for longer than agreed / authorised, the excess absence will be recorded as unauthorised.
Head teachers have the discretion to grant leave, but they should only do so in exceptional circumstances. If a head teacher grants a leave request, it will be for them to determine the length of time that the child can be away from school. This leave is unlikely, however, to be granted for the purposes of a family holiday.
Parents can be fined for taking their child on holiday during term time without consent from the school.
Please contact the school if you wish to discuss this with the Headteacher.
Message From Our Local Authority
Message from the Corporate Director of Children and Adults Services
Durham County Council is committed to maximising the potential of every child in County Durham. I know that you too want the very best for your child. Good, consistent attendance at school is crucial to give your child the best chance of success. We need your support in ensuring that holidays are not taken in school time so that your child has the very best opportunity to succeed. For further advice please contact your child’s school.
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