Term Dates
ACADEMIC YEAR
As a specialist Studio College, the approach to teaching and learning is quite different to most other settings. Perhaps the most significant difference is the way in which the curriculum is organised and delivered.
Learners are required to undertake authentic projects generally associated with their chosen course of study. These projects form part of a tailored personalised programme which sets out to make the learning experience more relevant, practical and active. Given the subject based aspects of the curriculum are organised in blocks, there is ample opportunity to follow up each topic with enrichment activities, including one-to-one and group tutorials to consolidate learning. Where feasible, work experience and external trips are also scheduled at the conclusion of each block. These bespoke elements of the curriculum are integral to the overall offer and, for employers, they are seen to be crucial as the means to develop the workplace skills and attitudes which make learners stand out in a competitive jobs market. The programme also ensures that learners are well positioned to compete for places at university; enrol on high quality apprenticeship schemes; consider internships; or enrol on a whole range of work-based training programmes.
Please find below arrangements for the new academic year which sets out clear start and end dates for each term
SUMMER TERM 2026
Staff Training (Half day) - Monday 13th April [Training – morning only]
[Academic Tutoring – Key Stage 3 and Post 16* - afternoon and early evening]
Staff Training - (Half day) - Tuesday 14th April [Training – morning only]
[Academic Tutoring – Key Stage 4* - afternoon and early evening]
Term Begins - Wednesday 15th April
Bank Holiday - Monday 4th May (May Day)
Half Term - Monday 25th to Friday 29th May
Term Ends - Friday 17th July 2026
(Early staggered closure)
Staff Training - Monday 20th July
Staff Training - Tuesday 21st July
AUTUMN TERM 2026
Staff Training (Half day) - Wednesday 2nd September
[Training - morning only]
[Academic Tutoring – Key Stage 3 and Post 16* - afternoon and early evening]
Staff Training (Half day) - Thursday 3rd September
[Training - morning only]
[Academic Tutoring – Key Stage 4* - afternoon and early evening]
Key Stage Induction - Friday 4th September
[Induction - Years 7, 10, and 12 only]
Term Begins - Monday 7th September (All year groups)
Half Term - Monday 26th to Friday 30th October
Term Ends - Friday 18th December
(Early staggered closure)
SPRING TERM 2027
Staff Training (Half day) - Monday 4th January
[Training - morning only]
[Academic Tutoring – Key Stage 3 and Post 16* - afternoon and early evening]
Staff Training (Half day) - Tuesday 5th January
[Training - morning only]
[Academic Tutoring – Key Stage 4 and Post 16* - afternoon and early evening]
Term Begins - Wednesday 6th January
Half Term - Monday 15th to Friday 19th February
Term Ends - Thursday 25th March
(Early staggered closure)
SUMMER TERM 2027
Staff Training (Half day) - Monday 12th April
[Training - morning only]
[Academic Tutoring – Key Stage 3 and Post 16* - afternoon and early evening]
Staff Training (Half day) - Tuesday 13th April
[Training - morning only]
[Academic Tutoring – Key Stage 4 and Post 16* - afternoon and early evening]
Term Begins - Wednesday 14th April
Bank Holiday - Monday 3rd May (May Day)
Half Term - Monday 31st May to Friday 4th June
Term Ends - Tuesday 20th July
(Early staggered closure)
Staff Training - Wednesday 21st July
Staff Training - Thursday 22nd July
[*Attendance by invitation only]
Times subject to minor change
