Term Dates
Autumn Term 2020
Spring Term 2021
Summer Term 2021
Autumn Term 2021
Spring Term 2022
Summer Term 2022
Academy Day
Leave of Absence
Autumn Term 2020
Tuesday 1st September 2020 – Friday 11th December 2020
Tuesday 1st September 2020
Wednesday 2nd September 2020 – Inset Day for Years 8, 9, 10 and 11
Thursday 3rd September 2020 – Inset Day for Years 8, 9 and 10 only
Friday 4th September 2020 – Inset Day for Years 8, 9 and 10 only
Thursday 22nd October 2020
Friday 23rd October 2020
Half Term: Monday 26th October – Friday 30th October 2020
Christmas Holidays: Monday 14th December 2020 – Friday 1st January 2021
Please be aware that on occasion, dates may need to alter slightly, you will be notified in good time should this happen.
Spring Term 2021
Monday 4th January 2021 – Thursday 1st April 2021
Inset Day: Monday 4th January 2021
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
Inset Day: Friday 2nd July 2021
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
Leave of Absence
At Q3 Academy Tipton, 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 Principal/Head of School.
Should you wish to request a leave of absence, please contact the Academy directly on 0121 521 1540, where you be advised accordingly, provided with any relevant paperwork and Sandwell Local Authority’s “Leave of Absence” form for completion.