Article: School term and holiday dates Article Body The majority of Barnsley schools (community, voluntary controlled and voluntary aided) adopt the following holiday patterns. Each school also has an additional five inset days every year which are agreed with their governing body. Schools will notify parents of these dates by 'pupil post'. Standard holiday dates 2011-12 (Please note that the term dates for 2011-2012 have been revised and re-issued to schools in September 2010) Standard holiday dates 2012-13 Standard holiday dates 2013-14 Standard holiday dates 2014-15 There are a few exceptions. Voluntary aided schools determine their own holiday pattern. Some choose to follow the standard pattern, whilst others prefer to follow the pattern of neighbouring authorities, depending on their location. If your child's VA school is not listed below, please contact the school directly or visit the school website to to find out their holiday dates. 2011-12 holiday dates for VA schools Tankersley St Peters CE Primary Legislation Section 41 School Standards and Framework Act 1998 How to contact us Principal Officer - Admissions School Admissions Directorate for Children, Young People and Families Postal address: PO Box 634, Barnsley S70 9GG Telephone: 01226 773506 / 773689 / 773588 / 773677 Monday to Thursday from 8.30am to 5.00pm and Fridays from 8.30am to 4.30pm Fax: 01226 773682 Email: admissions@barnsley.gov.uk