Dates 2021-2022
2021-22 | Break Up | INSET | Return |
Autumn 2021 |
| 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 |
| 28th February 2022 |
Spring Break 2022 | 1st April 2022 |
| 19th April 2022 |
ADDITIONAL BANK HOLIDAY (In lieu of the Platinum Jubilee 3rd June 2020) | Friday 29th April | ||
May Day Bank Holiday | Monday 2nd May | ||
Summer half term 2022 | 26th May 2022 | 27th May, 6th June 2022 | 7th June 2022 |
Summer Holiday 2022 | 22nd July 2022 | 1st September 2022 2nd September 2022 | 5th September 2022 |
Total days in school 189 + 5 inset days academic year 2021-22
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England & Wales Bank Holidays
2021
30 August | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
27 December | Monday | Christmas Day (substitute day) |
28 December | Tuesday | Boxing Day (substitute day) |
2022
3 January | Monday | New Year’s Day (substitute day) |
15 April | Friday | Good Friday |
18 April | Monday | Easter Monday |
2 May | Monday | Early May bank holiday |
2 June | Thursday | Spring bank holiday |
3 June | Friday | Platinum Jubilee bank holiday |
29 August | Monday | Summer bank holiday |
26 December | Monday | Boxing Day |
27 December | Tuesday | Christmas Day (substitute day) |
TERM DATES 2022/2023
Please note, these dates relate to pupil attendance at school. The scheme meets the requirements of 190 days for pupils and 195 days for staff.
HOLIDAY PERIOD | DATE OF CLOSING | DATE OF RE-OPENING |
Autumn Term 2022 |
| Monday 5th September |
Autumn Half Term | Friday 21st October | Tuesday 1st November |
Christmas | Friday 16th December | Tuesday 3rd January |
Spring Half Term | Friday 17th February | Monday 27th February |
Spring Break | Friday 31st March | Monday 17th April |
May Day Bank Holiday | Friday 28th April | Tuesday 2nd May |
Summer Half Term | Friday 26th May | Wednesday 7th June |
Summer 2023 | Friday 21st July |
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INSET DAYS 2022/2023 (Staff Only)
Thursday 1st September 2022
Friday 2nd September 2022
Monday 31st October 2022
Monday 5th June 2023
Tuesday 6th June 2023
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 that will be unauthorised
Children in Year 6 will be sitting their KS2 SAT's test in the week of 9th May to 12th May 2022. The children will be assessed in their writing capabilities up until the end of June 2022.
Children in Year 4 will be sitting their Multiplication tables checks within a three week period beginning 6th June 2022
Children in Year 2 will be sitting their KS1 tests during the month of May 2022. These will be completed by May half term, however children are still being assessed on their writing capabilities until the end of June 2022.
Children in Year 1 and children in Year 2 , will be sitting their phonics test at the beginning of June 2022. Year 2 will be screened in the Autumn term . Miss Wright will let parents know the dates.