Parents and teachers in England: share your views on two-week half terms

State schools in England are increasingly adopting two-week half terms, moving away from the traditional one-week standard. While councils set dates for some, academies and free schools determine their own. A Teacher Tapp poll of 8,112 teachers reveals that 15% of schools had a fortnight break this year, rising from 7% in 2023. Some suggest reducing summer holidays to five weeks to facilitate this, aiming to provide pupils and staff more time to decompress after term starts.