Controversial timetable changes given go-ahead
Councillors in Nottingham have given approval to controversial changes to the school year in the city. The city council's ruling Executive Board has reduced the summer holiday from six weeks to five.
The new-look model will see an academic year made up of three terms, with a two-week break in October and a fixed spring break. The move is a compromise from the council's initial plans to introduce a five-term year.
Approval expected on school year changes
Councillors in Nottingham are today expected to give final approval to controversial changes to the school year in the city.
Five-term school year in Nottingham could be scrapped
Controversial plans for a five term school year in Nottingham could be scrapped.
Hope of a breakthrough in dispute over five term year
There's fresh hope of a breakthrough in the ongoing dispute over changes to school term times in Nottingham.