THE term dates for the forthcoming school year have been announced.

There will be a shorter summer holiday, for the second year running, and extended two-week October half term.

The dates for the 2020/21 school year have been set by the Isle of Wight Council, using delegated decision-making powers, following a consultation with Isle of Wight schools.

The autumn term will run from September 1 to December 22, with the half term holiday from October 19 to October 30.

The spring term will run from January 4 to March 26, with the half term holiday from February 15 to 19.

The summer term will run from April 12 to July 23 with the half term holiday from May 31 to June 4.