Pupils and teachers in North Lanarkshire are to be asked for their views on reconfiguring school holidays – including a suggestion of shortening the summer break in order to have a fortnight off in October and a longer February half-term.Councillors unanimously agreed at their last meeting to launch a consultation with youngsters, families, staff and unions to seek “opinions on the current holiday cycles”.It will include asking about “the possibility of reducing the summer break and increasing the October break to two weeks, the February break to one week and/or an extension to the Christmas break, as well as any other proposals”; and is due to report back by June.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.
Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android The consultation was agreed after Coatbridge North councillor Allan Stubbs of the SNP brought forward a motion for last week’s full council meeting.It was then supplemented by education convener Angela Campbell – who shared that North Lanarkshire is in discussions with the seven neighbouring local authorities with which it forms the West Partnership, including South Lanarkshire, on the possibility of harmonising their terms.
Pupils attend school for 190 days per year but dates vary; such as North Lanarkshire finishing a day earlier for Christmas this year than South, that position being reversed at
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