HOLIDAY DATES 2024/25

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.

INSET Days 2024/2025 (Staff Only - Subject to change)

• Monday 2nd September 2024
• Monday 4th November 2024
• Monday 6th January 2025
• Monday 2nd June 2025
• Tuesday 3rd June 2025

Absence Procedure

To report your child's absence call 01270 661528 option 1 or email admin@willastonacademy.co.uk. You must inform school if: 

• your child is unable to attend school due to illness
• they have an upcoming medical/dental appointment
• you need to collect them early 
• absence due to other emergency/ exceptional circumstance

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:

• If a parent works in the armed forces
• If the absence is for a pilgrimage or religious observance/ ceremony
• Any exceptional medical circumstances which mean the absence cannot be at another time
• If a parent works in a factory/business where there is an annual shut down and no other holiday time is available at any other points in the year – evidence from employers is required for this leave of absence to be considered.

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 month of May 2023.  The children will be assessed in their writing capabilities up until the end of June 2023.

Children in Year 4 will be sitting their Multiplication tables checks within a three week period beginning  TBC

Children in Year 2 will be sitting their KS1 tests during the month of May 2023.  These will be completed by May half term, however children are still being assessed on their writing capabilities until the end of June 2023.

Children in year 1 will be sitting their phonics screeners week commencing TBC