Holidays in Term Time

The Government issued new regulations in September 2013 regarding holidays in term time. These regulations state that Headteachers shall not grant any leave of absence during term time unless they consider there to be exceptional circumstances relating to the application. Exceptional circumstances are defined as being of unique and significant emotional, educational or spiritual value to the child which outweighs the loss of teaching time.

Whilst we understand that holidays are generally less expensive during term time, this does NOT count as an exceptional circumstance and may result in a penalty notice fine of £60 per child per parent.

Term Dates

Autumn 1 Thursday 3rd September 2026 Thursday 22nd October 2026
Autumn 2 Tuesday 3rd November 2026 Thursday 17th December 2026
Spring 1 Tuesday 5th December 2026 Friday 12th February 2027
Spring 2 Monday 22nd February 2027 Wednesday 24th March 2027
Summer 1 Tuesday 13th April 2027 Friday 28th May 2027
Summer 2 Monday 7th June 2027 Wednesday 21st July 2027

Inset Days

Tuesday 1st September 2026 

Wednesday 2nd September 2026  

Friday 23rd October 2026  

Monday 2nd November 2026  

Friday 18th December 2026 

Monday 4th January 2027 

Thursday 25th March 2027 

Monday 12th April 2027   

Parents

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