The school day
Term dates
Making a complaint
More information

The school day
The school day starts at 09.00 and finishes at 15.45. Day students are expected to arrive promptly for the start of the school day, and incidents of lateness are recorded.
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Term dates
Term dates for the Shires school for non-residential pupils are in line with Leicester City schools.

For residential pupils the school operates for 50 weeks a year with a formal break over Christmas and the New Year and another in late spring. Residents follow a timetable of four days of formal schooling and one day of life skills/leisure activities every week. Because the tuition is continuous pupils are able to take holidays at any time of the year provided that they complete the mandatory 190 days schooling.

Term dates for non-residential pupils

Academic Year September 2007 to July 2008

Term 1
School Opens: Thursday 30 August 2007
School Closes: Friday 19 October 2007
Autumn Holiday: Mon 22 to Fri 26 October 2007

Term 2
School Opens: Monday 29 October 2007
School Closes: Friday 14 December 2007
Christmas Break: Mon 17 Dec 2007 to Weds 2 Jan 2008

Term 3
School Opens: Thursday 3 January 2008
School Closes: Friday 8 February 2008
Spring Holiday: Mon 11 to Fri 15 February 2008

Term 4
School Opens: Monday 18 February 2008
School Closes: Thursday 20 March 2008
Easter Break: Fri 21 March to Fri 4 April 2008

Term 5
School Opens: Monday 7 April 2008
School Closes: Friday 23 May 2008
May Day: Monday 5 May 2008

Term 6
School Opens: Monday 2 June 2008
School Closes: Friday 16 July 2008

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Academic Year September 2008 to July 2009

Term 1
School Opens: Thursday 28 August 2008
School Closes: Friday 17 October 2008
Autumn Holiday: Mon 20 to Fri 24 October 2008

Term 2
School Opens: Monday 27 October 2008
School Closes: Friday 19 December 2008
Christmas Break: Mon 22 Dec 2008 to Mon 5 Jan 2009

Term 3
School Opens: Thursday 6 January 2009
School Closes: Friday 13 February 2009
Spring Holiday: Mon 16 to Fri 20 February 2009

Term 4
School Opens: Monday 23 February 2009
School Closes: Friday 3 April 2009
Easter Break: Mon 6 to Fri 17 April 2009

Term 5
School Opens: Monday 20 April 2009
School Closes: Friday 22 May 2009
May Day: Monday 4 May 2008

Term 6
School Opens: Monday 1 June 2009
School Closes: Friday 13 July 2009

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Making a complaint
The Shires takes its responsibilities very seriously with respect to complaints about the service we provide or about any of the staff or directors, and we will work hard to address any shortcomings as quickly as possible. The procedures for making complaints are simple and straightforward and are written in such a way that anyone with a complaint is not put off making their views known and their issues addressed to their satisfaction.

All complaints are dealt with courteously, promptly and objectively. Formal complaints are dealt with according to the timetable below. Once we receive a formal complaint we:

1. acknowledge by letter that we have received it within five working days

2. conduct a thorough investigation into the issues you raise, which may involve consulting the staff concerned. We will respond fully and in writing within 20 working days.

3. we may send a copy of the response to any staff members involved and to parents or placing authorities if appropriate.

The complaints policy document is available for all parents. Please contact the school to receive a copy, or right-click here to download.

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More information
For more information on any aspect of the school and the care and education we offer, please do not hesitate to contact us on 01780 411944 or email: info@theshires.org.uk

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