The scheduling of casual holidays in Scottish Borders is influenced by several key factors, primarily aimed at aligning school calendars with local community needs and important events. Each local cluster is allocated a casual holiday that is often aligned with local festivals, ensuring a degree of flexibility to cater to regional traditions.
Here are the key principles that guide the scheduling:
| Principle | Description |
|---|---|
| Alignment of holidays | Aim to align holiday dates across all schools while allowing flexibility for local festivals. |
| Addition of casual holidays | Casual holidays and in-service days are added to existing school closure dates. |
| Consistent holiday positioning | Ensures consistency in holiday scheduling (e.g., February holiday in the second full week, Easter in April). |
| Pupil entitlement | Students are entitled to 190 days of education per academic year. |
| Staff in-service days | Staff are entitled to five in-service days during the academic year. |
These factors help create a structured approach to the academic calendar while respecting the uniqueness of the local communities within Scottish Borders.
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