Parents asked for views on future school holiday dates

Leicestershire County Council and Leicester City Council have both launched consultations on school term and holiday dates for autumn 2022 through to summer 2027.

Each consultation offers the opportunity to choose from a number of options, including sticking to regular patterns. Both consultation options reflect the same dates.

Both authorities are asking for views on whether the term patterns followed by the city and county should match. The closing date for both consultations is midnight on Sunday, July 18. 

Jane Moore, Director of Children's Services, told Fosse107 they are open to all comments.

Deborah Taylor, Leicestershire County Council Cabinet member for Children and Families, said: “The current term dates are ending so we need to review these and make sure we have dates in place that work in the best way possible for young people and their families who live in and / or attend school in the local area.

“This is your chance to have your say. We’ve worked with the city council to align our consultations as we know people sometimes live / work and go to school across the boundaries of both areas. 

"Your feedback is really valuable and will help us see if we need to maintain current arrangements or align term times differently.”

To fill in the consultation and see suggested options for Leicestershire county term dates visit www.leicestershire.gov.uk/term-dates-consultation To request a paper copy, call 0116 305 6324 or email admissions@leics.gov.uk