School term and holiday dates 2009-10
The term and holiday dates shown below are guide dates only. Schools usually follow the pattern of dates set by the council, but voluntary aided (church) schools can, in law, set their own dates. As dates vary from school to school, it is wise to check details with individual schools.
Professional Training Days
The LA has not specified any dates for the PTDs (formerly known as INSETS) for the education year 09-10 and is leaving the arrangements to the individual schools.
Nursery, community primary and special schools
Spring 2009
- First day - Monday 5 January
- Half term - 16 - 20 February
- Last day - Friday 3 April
Summer 2009
- First day - Monday 20 April
- Half term - 25 -29 May
- Last day - Friday 17 July
Autumn 2009
- First day - Thursday 3 September
- Half term - 26 - 30 October
- Last day - Friday 18 December
Spring 2010
- First day - Monday 4 January
- Half term - 15 - 19 February
- Last day - Thursday 1 April
Summer 2010
- First day - Monday 19 April
- Half term - 31 May - 4 June
- Last day - Friday 23 July

