Term Dates
2020-2021 Term Dates
Holiday | Breakup | Return |
Summer 2020 | Friday 17th July 2020 | Wednesday 2nd September 2020 |
End of Term 1 | Friday 23rd October 2020 | Tuesday 3rd November 2020 |
Christmas 2020 | Thursday 17th December 2020 | Monday 4th January 2021 |
End of Term 2 | Friday 12th February 2021 | Monday 22nd February 2021 |
Easter 2021 | Friday 26th March 2021 | Monday 12th April 2021 |
May Day 2021 | Friday 30th April 2021 | Tuesday 4th May 2021 |
End of Term 3 | Friday 28th May 2021 | Monday 7th June 2021 |
Inset Day | Friday 25th June 2021 | Tuesday 29th June 2021 |
Summer 2021 | Friday 16th July 2021 | Thursday 2nd September 2021 |
Staff Training Dates
- Tuesday 1st September 2020
- Monday 2nd November 2020
- Monday 28th June 2021
- Wednesday 1st September 2021
For a PDF copy of the Longfield Academy 2021 to 2022 term dates please CLICK HERE
For a PDF copy of the Longfield Academy 2022 to 2023 term dates please CLICK HERE
Holidays in Term Time
Longfield recognises the importance of full attendance and aims to ensure that all pupils achieve and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality. We are committed to providing a full and efficient educational experience for all pupils and we feel that our parents/carers provide the school with outstanding support.
School is required by law to ensure that absences are recorded accurately.
Permission from the Headteacher must be sought for all absences that occur during term-time. A ‘request for leave of absence’ form must be completed in advance of the absence. This form can be downloaded from here, or you can collect a printed copy from school reception.
Holidays taken in term time can have a very negative impact on a pupil’s education, as well as school’s attendance statistics and examination results. Research has shown that a 10% drop in attendance (equivalent to 19 ½ days in a school year) can mean a one grade drop at GCSE.
Under current regulations, schools cannot authorise any holidays taken in term time unless there are “exceptional circumstances”, deemed “exceptional” by the Headteacher. If the Headteacher decides not to authorise the holiday and he intends to refer to the Local Authority for a Penalty Fine should the holiday go ahead, he will write to the parent/carer warning of his intention.
At Longfield, we appreciate parents/carers who support excellent attendance throughout the school year. Therefore, if permission has been requested in advance and a pupil’s attendance is above 95% just prior to the holiday taking place, school will not refer for a Penalty Fine. *
*Following recent Covid-19 disruptions to our pupils’ education, all holidays taken in the first two terms will be subject to a Penalty Fine.
If you have any questions about attendance or would like further information, please contact Mrs Brown, Attendance Manager, on 01325 348149.