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HALF TERM DATES 2024/2025
Please see detailed below a list of dates when the academy will be closed to students. The choice is yours as to whether your apprentice works in salon or s given the time off. We hope this enables you to plan your salon rotas in advance.
| WC 26 August 2024 | 1 week |
| WC 28th October 2024 | 1 weeks |
| WC 2nd December 2024 | 5 weeks. Return WC 6th January 2025 |
| WC 17th February 2025 | 1 week |
| WC 14th April 2025 | 2 weeks |
| Monday 5th May 2025 | 1 day |
| WC 26th May 2025 | 1 week |
*Please note some Tutors may take the decision to continue to teach, if for example students have upcoming EPA's and need further preparation. If this is the case you will be notified of this in advance
These rates are for the National Living Wage (for those aged 21 and over) and the National Minimum Wage (for those of at least school leaving age). The rates change on 1 April every year.
| 21 & Over | 18 to 20 | Under 18 | Apprentice | |
| April 2024 | £11.44 | £8.60 | £6.40 | £6.40 |
APPRENTICES
Apprentices are entitled to the apprentice rate if they're either:
- aged under 19
- aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship
Example
An apprentice aged 21 in the first year of their apprenticeship is entitled to a minimum hourly rate of £6.40.
Apprentices are entitled to the minimum wage for their age if they both:
- are aged 19 or over
- have completed the first year of their apprenticeship
Example
An apprentice aged 21 who has completed the first year of their apprenticeship is entitled to a minimum hourly rate of £11.44.
If you require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us on 01226 243204.
