Issue - meetings

The Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Children and Family Services which sought approval to consult on three potential models for Leicestershire school term and holiday dates, covering the period from autumn 2027 to summer 2032 for schools maintained by the local authority.  A copy of the report, marked ‘Agenda Item 7’, is filed with these minutes.

Members noted representations which had been received from Mr. J. Miah CC and Ms. B. Gray CC, a copy of which is filed with these minutes.  In response, Mr. Crook CC gave assurance that it was not the intention to remove the ‘Leicestershire fortnight’.  This was statutory consultation which had to be undertaken and provided local residents with an opportunity to have their say on the proposals being suggested. 

Following discussion with the Cabinet Lead Member, it had been agreed to reconsider the models being proposed, in particular Option 2, and present a further report to the Cabinet at its meeting on 28 April.  The Cabinet expressed its thanks to officers for the work undertaken on the various options, which would enable the correct decision to be made.

RESOLVED:

That the proposed term date models for Leicestershire for the academic years 2027/28 to 2031/32, in particular Option 2, be reconsidered and presented to the Cabinet on 28 April, prior to a consultation exercise being undertaken.

(KEY DECISION)

REASONS FOR DECISION

The Education Act 2002 places a statutory obligation on the County Council to determine the number of school days that schools under its control must open.  The County Council is required to determine a pattern that ensures at least 380 sessions (190 days) during each school year.

A public consultation will seek feedback on potential term date models to inform a recommended model for implementation.