Important notice about leave

Please be aware that it is no longer possible for us to authorise leave during term time unless the circumstances are exceptional. We will look at each request individually and will follow the Local Authority’s guidance. Please read the letter below for more information.

School Year 2025 to 2026 – Term Dates 

Autumn Term 2025 

Term starts: Monday 1 September 2025 

Teacher Training Day 1: Monday 1^st September 

Teacher Training Day 2: Tuesday 2^nd September 

Half-term: Monday 27 October 2025 to Friday 31 October 2025 

Teacher Training Day 3: Wednesday 19^th November 

Teacher Training Day 4: Friday 5^th December  

Term ends: Friday 19 December 2025 

Spring Term 2026 

Term starts: Monday 5 January 2026 

Teacher Training Day 5: Monday 5^thJanuary  

Teacher Training Day 6: Tuesday 6^th January  

Half-term: Monday 16 February 2026 to Friday 20 February 2026 

Teacher Training Day 7: Friday 27^th March  

Term ends: Friday 27 March 2026 

Summer Term 2026 

Term starts: Monday 13 April 2026 

Teacher Training Day 8: Thursday 30^th April 

Half-term: Monday 25 May 2026 to Friday 29 May 2026 

Teacher Training Day 9: Monday 29^th June  

Teacher Training Day 10: Monday 20^th July 

Term ends: Monday 20 July 2026