Changes to school holidays under consideration

Surrey County Council is looking at possible changes to school holidays.

A survey has been launched on whether the council should switch to a two-week half term break in the autumn.

About one in ten state-funded schools have already made the switch, creating challenges when term times at different schools are not aligned.

Should the change be made the school year would still be 195 days, including the five inset staff training days. The added five days would be clawed back from the summer break.

The consultation letter sent to parents read: “We are seeking to understand the views of all stakeholders in determining our future approach to term dates and if there is any appetite for change.

“We acknowledge that there may be strong views on either side of this question, but we feel it is right and responsible to seek those opinions at a time when we are seeing movement towards a longer October half term by some schools."

Responses will help inform the council's approach for the 2026/27 academic year onwards.

The survey closes at 5pm on 31 December.

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