People are set to be invited to share their views on school term and holiday dates in Leicestershire.
Feedback will help shape the pattern that schools follow over the next five years for schools controlled by the local authority, and academies which generally follow the adopted pattern.
Leicestershire County Council’s cabinet is set to consider giving the public consultation the go-ahead when it meets next Tuesday (28 April).
In March, the cabinet agreed to put forward revised proposals before asking for public feedback, to ensure the preservation of the existing early July finish to the school year which continues to be popular with families.
If approved, residents will now be asked for views on two proposals, both of which retain Leicestershire’s early start to the summer holidays, around two weeks earlier than neighbouring local authorities.
“We recognise that the traditional early start to the summer break is valued by many people here in Leicestershire which is why we have looked again at the proposals before launching our formal consultation.
“It’s important that we respect the county’s traditional term-time patterns while ensuring the best educational outcomes for our children.
“We really want to know what residents, schools, staff, parents and carers think and understand what works best for them before our proposed dates are finalised.”
Person:Councillor Charles Pugsley, cabinet member for children and families
Option one is the current term date pattern. Option two preserves the early summer break and includes an earlier start to the autumn term to accommodate a two-week October half-term.
The council’s cabinet will discuss the proposals on 28 April – tune in via our website.
Although academies choose their own dates, most still align with the council’s patterns.
Leicester City Council is also set to consult on its proposals.
The consultation will ask for views on term dates from 2027-2032 and is due to launch in May.