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FAX TO N.U.T. REPRESENTATIVES

March 2002


From Suffolk Division NUT

Following publication of our Winter Briefing (February 2002) Reps have asked for details of the term dates for 2004-2005 proposed by Suffolk LEA, to inform members' opinions and reactions. It is in August 2004 when the full effects of the 6-term will be felt. The proposed dates are:

Proposed term dates for Suffolk Schools 2004 - 2005 (CORRECTED)
Term / School closure period Start End Teaching Days Holidays
Term 1 (2004) Tues 24 August Fri 15 October 38 (Bank Holiday 30 Aug)
October Holiday 2004 Mon 18 Oct Fri 29 Oct 10
Term 2 (2004) Mon 1 Nov Tue 21 Dec 37
Christmas Holiday 2004-2005 Wed 22 Dec Tue 4 Jan 10
Term 3 (2005) Wed 5 Jan Fri 11 Feb 28
February holiday 2005 Mon 14 Feb Fri 18 Feb 5
Term 4 (2005) Mon 21 Feb Fri 1 April 28 (Bank Holidays 25 & 28 March)
Easter Holiday (2005) Mon 4 April Fri 15 April 10
Term 5 (2005) Mon 18 April Fri 27 May 29 (Bank Holidays 2 & 30 May)
Whitsun Holiday 2005 Mon 30 May Fri 3 June 5
Term 6 (2005) Mon 6 June Fri15 July 30
=190 (* Does not include PD Days) =*40
* The five PD (non-pupil days) days are not included in the above dates. These will have to come out of the "holidays". This could lead to very short Christmas or Easter breaks or starting even earlier in August, or both.

More details appear on our website www.suffolknut.org.uk where you can also post your reactions.

The LEA promise full consultation in the Summer Term. The Union will be making a full response reflecting the opinions expressed to us by members. You will also be able to send in your reactions direct to the LEA. We will give you details of the consultation process as soon as it is known. In the meantime, please make sure that both your Headteacher and your Union is aware of your views, and the reasons behind them. We will need to produce reasoned, educational arguments in response.

Martin Goold, Suffolk NUT Division Secretary

martingoold@suffolknut.org.uk and 01284 763980