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Unity Schools Partnership decided to bring in a two-week half-term in its eight primaries in Norfolk, after a successful trial run last year. The partnership already operates a two-week holiday in its Suffolk schools. Local councils, including Nottinghamshire, already have two-week autumn half-term holidays, and Surrey have said they will soon try them out. In England, schools that are funded and controlled by the local authority must make sure they have at least 190 days of education a year. Other schools, including academies, free schools, foundation schools and voluntary-aided schools, have more freedom to set their own term dates. Have you been enjoying a longer half-term? Are you using the extra time for anything special? Or would you prefer a shorter break? Have your say in the comments below.
