Term Dates

At Preston Primary School we actively discourage parents from taking their children out of school for holidays during term time.

To help parents plan their holidays please see the term dates below.

In line with DfE instructions, Preston Park Primary School will not authorise any holiday taken during term time. All absence from school due to holidays will be noted as unauthorised absence.

TERM DATES 2022-2023

SUMMER TERM 2023

Pupils return to school Monday 17^th April 2023
May Bank Holiday Monday 1^st May 2023
Extra Bank Holiday Monday 8th May 2023
Last day of term Friday 26^th May 2023
Half term Monday 29^th May 2023 – Friday 2^nd June 2023
Pupils return to school Monday 5^th June 2023
(Staff Inset Friday 16^th June 2023)
Last day of term Friday 21^st July 2023 @ 1:30pm

Term Dates 2023-2024

AUTUMN TERM 2023

(Staff Inset Monday 4th September 2023 & Tuesday 5th September 2023)
Pupils return to school Wednesday 6^th September 2023
Last day of term Friday 20^th October 2023
Half Term Monday 23rd October 2023 to Friday 27^th October 2023
Pupils return to school Monday 30^th October 2023
(Staff Inset Friday 1^st December 2023
Last day of term Thursday 21^st December 2023 @ 1:30pm
Christmas Holiday Friday 22^nd December 2023 – Friday 5^th January 2024

SPRING TERM 2024

Pupils return to school Monday 8^th January 2024
Last day of term Friday 9^th February 2024
Half term Monday 12^th February 2024 to Friday 16^th February 2024
Pupils return to school Monday 19^th February 2024
(Staff Inset Friday 15^th March 2024)
Last day of term Thursday 28^th March 2024 @ 1:30pm
Easter Holiday Friday 29^th March 2024 – Friday 12^th April 2024

SUMMER TERM 2024

Pupils return to school Monday 15^th April 2024
May Bank Holiday Monday 6^th May 2024
Last day of term Friday 24^th May 2024
Half term Monday 27^th May 2024 – Friday 31^st May 2024
Pupils return to school Monday 3^rd June 2024
(Staff Inset Friday 14^th June 2024)
Last day of term Wednesday 24^th July 2024 @ 1:30pm

TERM TIME LEAVE

Parents are strongly discouraged from taking their children out of school for long periods of time.

Family holidays or trips abroad must be taken in the school holidays. The Headteacher can only authorise absence, in exceptional circumstances. In such cases, parents should submit a ‘Leave of Absence Request Form’ in advance and only make bookings if leave is granted. Whether to grant leave is at the discretion of the Headteacher. There is no right for a parent to appeal a decision.

We have compiled this list of frequently asked questions to provide some guidance.

Have I the right to take my child on holiday in term-time when I wish?

No. Schools have the discretion to grant leave of absence in other exceptional circumstances, but it will not automatically be granted.

How will the time away be recorded?

It will be an authorised absence if agreed by the school. If it is not agreed by the school, it will be recorded as unauthorised absence, and could result in a penalty notice being issued.

Can holiday leave be granted retrospectively?

No.

What happens if we don’t return on the agreed date?

The absence will be unauthorised. Your child's place at the school may be at risk. Admissions and the Education Welfare Service will be informed and a fixed penalty notice may be issued.

What happens if my child is removed from the school’s roll?

You must contact the Brent Admissions Service on 020 8937 3100 for advice and information on enrolling your child in another school.

What if I need a longer absence period than 10 days?

You should ensure that any extra time falls within school holidays.

Is there a right of appeal against a decision to remove from the school’s roll?

No, schools are legally entitled to take this course of action.

What is the Penalty Notice fine for term time leave?

New amounts for education-related penalty notices will come into force on 1 September 2012. The Education (Penalty Notices) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2012 increases the current amounts of penalty notices payable by parents from 1 September 2012. These will apply to any parent who fails to ensure the regular attendance of their child of compulsory school age (5-16) who is registered at a state school or fails to ensure that their excluded child is not found in a public place during schools hours without a justifiable reason. The amounts stated on the penalty are £60 per parent within 21 days. Days 22-28 the fine increases to £120 per parent. If the fine is not paid within this timescale legal action will commence with a referral to court. Costs can escalate to £1000 plus.