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Policy, Strategies & GuidanceSchool Term Dates |
Please note that schools need to approve holidays during term time - approval of such requests should not be taken for granted. The testing times for national curriculum assessments (Key Stage One and Two) and GCSE / A Levels and mock examinations also need to be taken into account - pupils should not be absent during these tests.
Dates for these are not usually fixed more than one year ahead.
- 2008/09 ACADEMIC YEAR: 2008/09 Standard School Year Calendar (Agreed)
- 2009/10 ACADEMIC YEAR: 2009/10 Standard School Year Calendar (Agreed)
- 2010/11 ACADEMIC YEAR: 2010/11 Standard School Year Calendar (Agreed)
- 2011/12 ACADEMIC YEAR: 2011/12 Standard School Year Calendar (Agreed)
Kent County Council has now determined the term dates for the school years 2009/10, 2010/11, 2011/12 following consultation with schools, education forums, trade unions, parents and governors' representatives.
The LEA sets the term dates for all community, community special and voluntary controlled schools. Governing bodies of foundation and voluntary aided schools are responsible for setting their own term dates. However, we hope all schools will continue to work within this common calendar.
Staff Training Days
Please note: Schools determine the days when schools are closed for staff training days. Parents/carers are therefore advised to confirm the actual term dates with their child's/children's school(s).
Exam Dates 2008 & 2009
Exam 2008 2009 Key Stage 1 May every year (please contact your child's primary schools for details) Key Stage 2 12-16 May 11-15 May Year 7 Progress tests 12-16 May 11-15 May GCSE / A Levels 11 May - 24 June (NB dates are not set more than 12 months in advance, but usually follow the same pattern as previous years)
Contact: If you have any enquiries about these term dates, please contact Alex Duncan, Policy Officer, on 01622 694988, or e-mail: Alex Duncan