Dates 2020-2021
2020-21 | Break Up | INSET | Return |
Autumn 2020 | Tues 1st Sept 2020 | Wed 2nd Sept 2020 | |
Autumn half term 2020 | Fri 23rd Oct 2020 | Mon 2nd Nov 2020 | Tues 3rd Nov 2020 |
Christmas 2020-21 | Fri 18th Dec 2020 | Mon 4th Jan 2021 | Tues 5th Jan 2021 |
Spring half term 2021 | Fri 12th Feb 2021 | Mon 22nd Feb 2021 | |
Spring Break 2021 |
Thu 1st Apr 2021 | Mon 19th Apr 2021 | |
May Day Bank Holiday | Mon 3rd May 2021 | Tues 4th May 2021 | |
Summer half term 2021 | Friday 28th May 2021 |
Mon 7th / Tues 8th June 2021 |
Wed 9th June 2021 |
Summer Holiday 2021 | Wed 21st Jul 2021 | Mon 6th Sept 2021 | Tuesday 7th Sept 2021 |
Dates 2021-2022
2021-22 | Break Up | INSET | Return |
Autumn 2021 |
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1st September |
2nd September |
Autumn half term 2021 |
22nd October |
1st November |
2nd November |
Christmas 2021-22 |
16th December |
17th December |
4th January 2022 |
Spring half term 2022 |
18th February 2022 |
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28th February 2022 |
Spring Break 2022 |
1st April 2022 |
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19th April 2022 |
May Day Bank Holiday | 2nd May 2022 | ||
Summer half term 2022 |
26th May 2022 |
27th May, 6th June 2022 |
7th June 2022 |
Summer Holiday 2022 |
22nd July 2022 |
5th September 2022 |
6th September 2022 |
Total days in school 190 + 5 inset days academic year 2021-22
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Absence Procedure
To report your child's absence call 01270 661528 option 1 or email admin@willastonacademy.co.uk. You must inform school if:
If your child has an illness or condition which is contagious such as chickenpox, impetigo, shingles, conjunctivitis etc, please let the office know so we can discuss the guidelines for your child's return to school.
Absence Requests
Parents are encouraged NOT to take their children on holiday during term time.
Absences for holidays will only be authorised under certain criteria - these include:
A leave of absence request form can be obtained from the school office and needs to be completed at least 2 weeks prior to the absence. For further information, please see the Attendance and Punctuality Policy below.
Examination Dates - Absences to Avoid
Children in Year 6 will be sitting their KS2 SAT's test in the week of 10th May to 13th May 2021. The children will be assessed in their writing capabilities up until the end of June 2021.
Children in Year 4 will be sitting their Multiplication tables checks within a three week period beginning 7th June 2021
Children in Year 2 will be sitting their KS1 tests during the month of May 2021. These will be completed by May half term, however children are still being assessed on their writing capabilities until the end of June 2021.
Children in Year 1 and children in Year 2 , will be sitting their phonics test at the beginning of June 2021. Year 2 will be screened in the Autumn term . Miss Wright will let parents know the dates.