The School Day
School starts – 9.15am
Morning break – 11am to 11.15am
Lunch – 12.45pm to 1.30pm
School Closes – 3.15pm
Term Dates 2025-2026
Autumn term 2025
| Monday, 11 August 2025 | Schools open for teachers |
| Monday, 11 August 2025 | In-Service day for teachers (school based) |
| Tuesday, 12 August 2025 | In-Service day for teachers (centre based U&B) |
| Wednesday, 13 August 2025 | In-Service day for teachers (centre based L&H) |
| Thursday, 14 August 2025 | Schools open for pupils |
| Thursday, 9 October 2025 | Schools close for teachers and pupils |
| Friday, 10 October 2025 | Occasional Holiday – all schools |
Winter Term 2025
| Wednesday, 22 October 2025 | Schools open for teachers |
| Wednesday, 22 October 2025 | In-Service day for teachers (school based) |
| Thursday, 23 October 2025 | Schools open for pupils |
| Friday, 28 November 2025 | Mid term holiday – all schools |
| Monday, 1 December 2025 | Mid term holiday – all schools |
| Friday, 19 December 2025 | Schools close for teachers and pupils |
Spring 2026
| Monday, 5 January 2026 | Schools open for teachers and pupils |
| Friday, 13 February 2026 | Mid term holiday – all schools |
| Monday, 16 February 2026 | Mid term holiday – all schools |
| Tuesday 17 February 2026 | Mid term holiday – all schools |
| Wednesday 18 February 2026 | In-service date for teachers (school based) |
| Friday, 27 March 2026 | Schools close for teachers and pupils |
Summer 2026
| Monday, 13 April 2026 | Schools open for teachers and pupils |
| Friday, 1 May 2026 | Mid term holiday – all schools |
| Monday, 4 May 2026 | Mid term holiday – all schools |
| Friday, 26 June 2026 | Schools close for teachers and pupils |
More information about term dates for the 2025-2026 session can be found on the Council’s website:
https://cne-siar.gov.uk/home/education/school-holiday-and-term-dates-2/school-holiday-and-term-dates-2024-2025/
