Term Dates
Term Dates 2021-22
Holiday | Breakup | Return |
Summer 2021 | Friday 16th July 2021 | Thursday 2nd September 2021 |
End of Term 1 | Friday 22nd October 2021 | Tuesday 2nd November 2021 |
Extra Holiday | Thursday 2nd December 2021 | Monday 6th December 2021 |
Christmas 2021 | Friday 17th December 2021 | Wednesday 5th January 2022 |
End of Term 2 | Friday 18th February 2022 | Monday 28th February 2022 |
Easter 2022 | Friday 8th April 2022 | Monday 25th April 2022 |
May Day 2022 | Friday 29th April 2022 | Tuesday 3rd May 2022 |
End of Term 3 | Friday 27th May 2022 | Monday 6th June 2022 |
Inset Day | Friday 24th June 2022 | Tuesday 28th June 2022 |
Summer 2022 | Wednesday 20th July 2022 | Monday 5th September 2022 |
Staff Training Dates
- Monday 28th June 2021
- Wednesday 1st September 2021
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.