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Mar 10, 2021 · A look at the research on extending school days, length of terms and supporting learning. According to news reports, the government is looking at a range of options to deal with any ‘lost learning’ as a result of COVID. The measures under consideration include longer school days and shorter holidays. The Chartered College of Teaching has ...
- Boost in Academic Performance. Discover an intriguing approach to school timing that might just make mornings easier for parents of teenagers. Some English schools are experimenting with starting classes later in the day, allowing teens extra sleep in the morning.
- Improved Mental Health and Well-being. Explore the inspiring journey of Hailey Hardcastle, a University of Oregon freshman and student mental health advocate, in this video.
- Enrichment Through Extracurricular Activities. With more free time, students can engage in extracurricular activities that foster skills beyond the academic realm.
- Reduction in Stress and Burnout. The stress and exhaustion associated with long school days can lead to student burnout, affecting both motivation and academic performance.
Jul 20, 2023 · In England, local authority maintained schools operating according to the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) must open for 195 days, of which a classroom teacher can only be directed by the headteacher to work for up to a maximum of 1,265 hours over 195 days of the year.
Extending school time involves increasing learning time in schools during the school day or by changing the school calendar. This can include extending core teaching and learning time in schools as well as the use of targeted before and after school programmes (including additional small group or one to one tuition).
Mar 28, 2022 · These documents provide information on the expectation for all state-funded mainstream schools to deliver a school week of at least 32.5 hours by September 2024 at the latest.
Spring Term runs from January until late March / early April depending on the date of Easter. Summer Term runs from late April until mid / end July. In Scotland and Northern Ireland the half terms are shorter and the school year finishes at the end of June.
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Find your child’s school term, half term and holiday dates on your local council’s website. School term and holiday dates vary across the UK. Enter a postcode.
