REMINDER: School term and holiday dates consultation

Edit: 2 July 2018 - This consultation has now closed. View Kent term dates here

In accordance with our usual practice, we are consulting on arrangements for a three year period covering the academic years 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20  inclusive. The calendars are set out in the documents attached below.

KCC will consult with various groups including all Kent schools via the e-bulletin, other key stakeholders such as governors (including parent groups), the diocesan bodies, trade unions and our neighbouring authorities. The consultation process will last for 6 weeks and be open to the general public. Feedback from this consultation will be reported to the Education and Young People’s Cabinet Committee for their consideration and following their recommendations the Cabinet Member for Education and Health reform will take the decision to determine the dates for 2017/18, 2018/19, 2019/20. (The proposed dates can be viewed in the 'Consultation Documents' section below).

KCC is responsible for setting term dates for community and voluntary controlled schools, while governing bodies of foundation and voluntary aided schools are responsible for setting their own term dates. Academies (and free schools) have the freedom to change the length of terms.

To take part in the consultation please complete the online form under 'respond to this consultation'.