Latest update on the phased opening of schools and nurseries in Renfrewshire
School holidays 2020-2021
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- First term - August to December 2020
- Second term - January to April 2021
- Third term - April to June 2021
- Teacher in service days
First term - August to December 2020
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| In service day | Monday 10 August 2020 |
| In service day | Tuesday 11 August 2020 |
| Schools reopen (pupils return) | Wednesday 12 August 2020 |
| September weekend (schools closed) | Friday 25 September 2020 and Monday 28 September 2020 |
| Schools reopen | Tuesday 29 September 2020 |
| October holiday (schools closed) | Monday 12 October 2020 to Friday 16 October 2020 (inclusive) |
| In service day | Monday 19 October 2020 |
| Schools reopen | Tuesday 20 October 2020 |
| St Andrew's Day (schools closed) | Monday 30 November 2020 |
| Schools reopen | Tuesday 1 December 2020 |
| Last day of the session | Friday 18 December 2020 |
| Christmas and New Year break (schools closed) | Monday 21 December 2020 to Tuesday 5 January 2021 (inclusive) |
Second term - January to April 2021
There will be a phased reopening of schools and nurseries during January, February and March 2021. We've updated the timetable below to reflect the latest update from Scottish Government, however phase two dates may be subject to further review.
You can find out more about the Schools and nurseries advice about coronavirus in our Coronavirus section of the website.
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Schools reopen (staff only) | Wednesday 6 January 2021 |
| Schools reopen (key worker children and vulnerable children and young people only) | Thursday 7 January 2021 |
| Schools reopen (remote learning begins) | Monday 11 January 2021 |
| February mid-term break (schools closed) | Monday 8 February 2021 to Tuesday 9 February 2021 (inclusive) |
| In service day | Wednesday 10 February 2021 |
| Schools reopen (key worker children and vulnerable children and young people only) | Thursday 11 February 2021 |
| Schools reopen (P1 to P3, full-time return) | Monday 22 February 2021 |
| Schools reopen (S4 to S6, part-time and on limited basis) | Monday 22 February 2021 |
| Schools reopen (P4 to P7, full-time return) | Monday 15 March 2021 |
| Schools reopen (S1 to S6, part-time and on limited basis) | Monday 15 March 2021 |
| Spring holiday (schools closed) | Friday 2 April 2021 to Friday 16 April 2021 (inclusive) |
Third term - April to June 2021
We've moved our May in-service day from Tuesday 4 May to Thursday 6 May. By moving the in-service day to cover election day, it means all pupils who attend schools used as polling stations will have the same number of learning and teaching days as other schools.
We issued a letter to parents explaining the date change.
Exceptional school closures will take place on Tuesday 1 June and Monday 7 June for secondary schools only. This is to support assessments for national qualifications in lieu of exams.
| Description | Date |
|---|---|
| Schools reopen (P1 to P7 pupils return from Easter break) | Monday 19 April 2021 |
| Schools reopen (S1 to S6 pupils return full time) | Monday 19 April 2021, subject to further Scottish Government review |
| May Day (schools closed) | Monday 3 May 2021 |
| Schools reopen | Tuesday 4 May 2021 |
| In service day (schools closed - election day) | Thursday 6 May 2021 |
| Schools reopen | Friday 7 May 2021 |
| Local holiday (schools closed) | Monday 31 May 2021 |
| Schools reopen (primary and ASN) | Tuesday 1 June 2021 |
| Exceptional closure (secondary) | Tuesday 1 June 2021 |
| Schools reopen (secondary) | Wednesday 2 June 2021 |
| Exceptional closure (secondary) | Monday 7 June 2021 |
| Schools reopen (secondary) | Tuesday 8 June 2021 |
| Last day of session | Friday 25 June 2021 |
Teachers return for school year 2021-22 on Thursday 12 August 2021
Teacher in service days
- Monday 10 August 2020
- Tuesday 11 August 2020
- Monday 19 October 2020
- Wednesday 10 February 2021
- Tuesday 4 May 2021
School holidays 2021-2022
