Term Dates

Spring Term 2021

Monday 4th January 2021 – Thursday 1st April 2021

Monday 4th January is an InSET Day; the Academy is closed to students.

Half Term: Monday 15th February – Friday 19th February 2021

Easter Holidays: Friday 2nd April –  Friday 16th April 2021

Please be aware that on occasion, dates may need to alter slightly, you will be notified in good time should this happen.

Summer Term 2021

Monday 19th April 2021 – Wednesday 28th July 2021

Monday 7th June is an InSET Day; the Academy is closed to students.

May Day Bank Holiday: 3rd May 2021

Half Term: Monday 31st May – Friday 4th June 2021

Summer Holidays: Thursday 29th July – Wednesday 1st September 2021

Please be aware that on occasion, dates may need to alter slightly, you will be notified in good time should this happen.

Autumn Term 2021

Thursday 2nd September 2021 – Friday 10th December 2021

Half Term: Monday 25th October – Friday 29th October 2021

Christmas Holidays: Monday 13th December 2021 – Monday 3rd January 2022

Please be aware that on occasion, dates may need to alter slightly, you will be notified in good time should this happen.

Spring Term 2022

Tuesday 4th January 2022 – Friday 8th April 2022

Half Term: Monday 21st February – Monday 25th February 2022

Easter Holidays: Monday 11th April – Friday 22nd April 2022

Please be aware that on occasion, dates may need to alter slightly, you will be notified in good time should this happen.

Summer Term 2022

Monday 25th April 2022 – Friday 29th July 2022

May Day Bank Holiday: Monday 2nd May 2022

Half Term: Monday 30th May – Friday 3rd June 2022

Summer Holidays: Monday 1st August 2022 – TBC

Please be aware that on occasion, dates may need to alter slightly, you will be notified in good time should this happen.

Academy Day

Each day, students typically have a morning and afternoon Tutor Time session, five hours of lessons, a morning break of 20 minutes, and a lunch break of 30 minutes. The start and end time varies by Year Group as below. Students must be at the Academy at least 5 minutes before the indicated start time to ensure they are in their Tutor Time session by the time the bell rings.

Leave of Absence

At Q3 Academy Great Barr, we strive to improve attendance for all students, to give them the opportunity to reach their full potential and improve outcomes for the future. Therefore the Academy will not authorise students taking leave during term-time. Any requests for holiday or other leave in term time must be submitted in accordance to the advice of the Academy attendance office.

It is essential for parents/carers to inform the Academy of any leave of absence during term time. The Sandwell Local Authority Leave of Absence form must be completed and returned to the Academy at least 10 days prior to the leave of absence. Failure to inform the Academy of a leave of absence could result in further action being taken by the local authority.

According to Government guidelines, if parents/carers request a leave of absence during the academic year and continue with the arrangements should the request be declined, the Academy will be obliged to inform the Local Authority, who will consider appropriate action. This may result in a penalty notice being issued for each child and to each parent/carer of the student. From September 2013 each penalty notice incurs a fine of £120 if paid within 28 days, which is reduced to £60 if paid within 21 days of the notice being served. Failure to pay the penalty notice may result in legal proceedings being taken against you for the period to which the notice relates.

Other statutory action may also be considered under the Education Act 1996, which may result in you being summoned to the Magistrates’ Court. The same action may also be taken if you take a leave of absence during term time without first submitting a request to the Head of School.

Should you wish to request a leave of absence, please contact the Academy directly on 0121 358 6186, where you be advised accordingly, provided with any relevant paperwork, and Sandwell Local Authority’s Leave of Absence form for completion.