The school day and year
- Changing the length of the school dayRead the rules on setting and changing the school day for maintained schools and academies. Get advice on how to consult on the changes, and download our template consultation letter for parents/carers.
- Structuring the school yearUnderstand the rules around structuring the school year in maintained schools and academies, and what you need to consider to be compliant.
- Teaching time and timetabling in primary schoolsIt's up to you to decide how much teaching time to allocate to each subject. See examples of timetables for different year groups and Key Stages from other primary schools.