Children And Families Services Committee - 10/05/2021
At a MEETING of the CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVICES COMMITTEE held remotely on 10th May, 2021.
Present:-
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Lord Provost Ian BORTHWICK
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Depute Lord Provost Bill CAMPBELL |
BAILIES
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Willie SAWERS |
Kevin KEENAN |
Derek J SCOTT |
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Christina ROBERTS |
Helen WRIGHT |
Fraser MACPHERSON |
COUNCILLORS
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John ALEXANDER |
Steven ROME |
Richard McCREADY |
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Kevin CORDELL |
Alan ROSS |
George McIRVINE |
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Will DAWSON |
Lynne SHORT |
Margaret RICHARDSON |
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Mark FLYNN |
Roisin SMITH |
Donald HAY |
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Stewart HUNTER |
Georgia CRUICKSHANK |
Philip SCOTT |
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Ken LYNN |
Charlie MALONE |
Craig DUNCAN |
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Anne RENDALL |
Michael MARRA |
Gregor MURRAY |
External members for Articles I to III
Ms M LECK, Roman Catholic Church Representative
Ms J BARCLAY, Teacher Representative
Mr D BAXTER, Teacher Representative
Miss F ISHAQ, Pupil Representative
Councillor Stewart HUNTER, Convener, in the Chair.
The minute of meeting of this Committee of 8th March, 2021 was held as read.
Unless marked thus * all items stand delegated.
I DECLARATION OF INTEREST
There were no declarations of interest.
II SCOTTISH ATTAINMENT CHALLENGE - PROGRESS REPORT FROM EDUCATION SCOTLAND
There was submitted Report No 153-2021 by the Executive Director of Children and Families Service providing a progress update of the Scottish Attainment Challenge (SAC) in Dundee based on a recent inspection undertaken by Education Scotland. The Attainment Challenge was a centrally funded Scottish Government programme with the direct aim of closing the attainment gap by improving educational outcomes for children and young people living in Dundees most deprived communities. The focus areas were literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing and there was a specific emphasis on those living in the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) Deciles 1 and 2.
The Committee:-
(i) noted the progress, success and impact to date;
(ii) instructed the Executive Director of Children and Families Service to monitor progress towards meeting the future priorities outlined in the report and continue to provide regular updates with regard to the funding allocation and the implementation of the Scottish Attainment Challenge in Dundee; and
(iii) instructed the Executive Director of Children and Families Service to bring the Education Scotland report to the Scrutiny Committee for further discussion.
III SCHOOL TERMS AND HOLIDAYS 2023/2024 AND 2024/2025
There was submitted Report No 154-2021 by the Executive Director of Children and Families Service seeking approval of the scheme for school terms and holidays for sessions 2023/2024 and 2024/2025.
The Committee noted and approved the scheme of school terms and holidays for sessions 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 detailed below:-
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SCHOOL TERMS AND HOLIDAYS 2023/2024 |
IN SERVICE DAYS |
PUPIL SCHOOL DAYS |
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Autumn |
Start |
Staff |
Monday, 14th August, 2023 |
Day 1 |
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Term |
Start |
Pupils |
Tuesday, 15th August, 2023 |
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End |
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Friday, 6th October, 2023 |
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Autumn |
Start |
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Monday, 9th October, 2023 |
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Holiday |
End |
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Friday, 20th October, 2023 |
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(10 school days) |
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Winter |
Start |
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Monday, 23rd October, 2023 |
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Term |
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Thursday, 9th November, 2023 |
Day 2 |
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Friday, 10th November, 2023 |
Day 3 |
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End |
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Friday, 22nd December, 2023 |
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Christmas |
Start |
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Monday, 25th December, 2023 |
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Holiday |
End |
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Friday, 5th January, 2024 |
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(10 school days) |
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Spring |
Start |
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Monday, 8th January, 2024 |
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Term |
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Fri/Mon, 16/19th February, 2024 (Mid Term) |
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Tuesday, 20th February, 2024 |
Day 4 |
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End |
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Thursday, 28th March, 2024 |
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Spring |
Start |
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Friday, 29th March, 2024 (Good Friday) |
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Holiday |
End |
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Friday, 12th April, 2024 |
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(11 school days) |
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Summer |
Start |
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Monday, 15th April, 2024 |
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Term |
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Thursday, 2nd May, 2024 |
Day 5 |
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Monday, 6th May, 2024 May Day |
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Monday, 27th May, 2024 Victoria Day |
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End |
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Friday, 28th June, 2024 |
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TOTAL |
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190 |
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Total Number of School Days for Pupils |
190 |
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Total Number of Working Days for Staff |
195 |
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CLOSURE DAYS 2023/2024
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Closure Day 1 |
Monday, 14th August, 2023 |
Citywide |
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Closure Day 2 |
Thursday, 9th November, 2023 |
Citywide |
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Closure Day 3 |
Friday, 10th November, 2023 |
Citywide |
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Closure Day 4 |
Tuesday, 20th February, 2024 |
Citywide |
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Closure Day 5 |
Thursday, 2nd May, 2024 |
Citywide |
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SCHOOL TERMS AND HOLIDAYS 2024/2025 |
IN SERVICE DAYS |
PUPIL SCHOOL DAYS |
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Autumn |
Start |
Staff |
Monday, 12th August, 2024 |
Day 1 |
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Term |
Start |
Pupils |
Tuesday, 13th August, 2024 |
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End |
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Friday, 4th October, 2024 |
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Autumn |
Start |
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Monday, 7th October, 2024 |
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Holiday |
End |
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Friday, 18th October, 2024 |
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(10 school days) |
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Winter |
Start |
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Monday, 21st October, 2024 |
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Term |
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Thursday, 14th November, 2024 |
Day 2 |
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Friday, 15th November, 2024 |
Day 3 |
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End |
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Friday, 20th December, 2024 |
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Christmas |
Start |
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Monday, 23rd December, 2024 |
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Holiday |
End |
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Friday, 3rd January, 2025 |
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(10 school days) |
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Spring |
Start |
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Monday, 6th January, 2025 |
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Term |
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Fri/Mon 14/17th February, 2025 (Mid Term) |
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Tuesday, 18th February, 2025 |
Day 4 |
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End |
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Friday, 28th March, 2025 |
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Spring |
Start |
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Monday, 31st March, 2025 |
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Holiday |
End |
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Friday, 11th April, 2025 |
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Holiday |
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Friday, 18th April, 2025 (Good Friday) |
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(11 school days) |
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Summer |
Start |
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Monday, 14th April, 2025 |
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Term |
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Monday, 5th May, 2025 May Day |
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Friday, 23rd May, 2025 |
Day 5 |
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Monday, 26th May, 2025 Victoria Day |
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End |
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Friday, 27th June, 2025 |
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TOTAL |
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190 |
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Total Number of School Days for Pupils |
190 |
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Total Number of Working Days for Staff |
195 |
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CLOSURE DAYS 2024/2025
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Closure Day 1 |
Monday, 12th August, 2024 |
Citywide |
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Closure Day 2 |
Thursday, 14th November, 2024 |
Citywide |
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Closure Day 3 |
Friday, 15th November, 2024 |
Citywide |
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Closure Day 4 |
Tuesday. 18th February, 2025 |
Citywide |
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Closure Day 5 |
Friday, 23rd May, 2025 |
Citywide |
Stewart HUNTER, Convener.