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Please find our key term dates below
Please view our calendar for information on key school events.
| Term | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term 2023 | Wednesday 6 September | Tuesday 19 December |
| Autumn Half Term Holiday 2023 | Monday 23 October | Friday 27 October |
| Spring Term 2024 | Thursday 4 January | Thursday 28 March |
| Spring Half Term Holiday 2024 | Monday 12 February | Friday 16 February |
| Summer Term 2024 | Monday 15 April | Friday 19 July |
| Summer Half Term Holiday 2024 | Monday 27 May | Friday 31 May |
Early May bank holiday: Monday 6 May
Students are not to attend on inset days, these are for staff only.
| Day 1 | Monday 4 September 2023 |
| Day 2 | Tuesday 5 September 2023 |
Days 3, 4 & 5 will comprise of fortnightly CPD sessions.
Although it may seem reasonable to take a term time holiday, the Department for Education has removed the ability from schools to authorise leave of absence for holidays. Parents no longer have any legal entitlement to take their child out of school during the school term and can be fined £120 per child per parent for doing so.
Two week holiday = 60 lessons missed
Three week holiday = 90 lessons missed
Furness Academy is part of Furness Education Trust, an exempt charity.
Furness Education Trust is a Company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales under Company Number 06895426 Registered in England and Wales.
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