About school term dates
Term dates are based on a school year of around 195 days, although individual schools can use five of these days for staff training inset days.
We are required to set school term and holiday dates for maintained and voluntary-controlled schools. They are usually set over 18 months in advance of the academic year.
Locally, term dates are consulted on through school and teaching representative bodies before being finalised. We liaise with neighbouring authorities, headteachers, union representatives and the Diocese to secure the best alignment of dates across the region.
Term dates may not apply to academies, further education and sixth form colleges in West Sussex, or to schools in the independent sector. You can obtain more information about these from the individual college or school websites.
Additional information
Term dates are only held for three years as part of our disposal policy. If you need any other dates please contact your child's school.