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Term Dates

Term Dates

School Term and Holiday Dates 2024-25

INSET days

Monday 2 September 2024

Tuesday 3 September 2024

Tuesday 22 April 2025

AUTUMN TERM

Monday 2 September – Friday 18 October 2024

Half-term holiday: Monday 21 October – Friday 1 November

Monday 4 November – Friday 20 December 2024

Christmas holiday: Monday 23 December – Friday 3 January

SPRING TERM

Monday 6 January – Friday 14 February 2025

Half-term holiday: Monday 17 February – Friday 21 February

Monday 24 February – Friday 4 April 2025

Easter Holiday: Monday 7 April – Monday 21 April

(Easter weekend 18 April – 21 April 2025)

SUMMER TERM

Tuesday 22 April – Friday 23 May 2025

(May Day Bank Holiday 5 May)

Half-term holiday: Monday 26 May – Friday 30 May

(Spring Bank Holiday 26 May)

Monday 2 June – Friday 18 July 2025

School Term and Holiday Dates 2025-26

INSET days

Monday 1 September 2025

Tuesday 2 September 2025

Wednesday 3 September 2025

AUTUMN TERM

Monday 1 September – Friday 17 October 2025

Half-term holiday: Monday 20 October – Friday 31 October

Monday 3 November – Friday 19 December 2025

Christmas holiday: Monday 22 December – Friday 2 January

SPRING TERM

Monday 5 January – Friday 13 February 2026

Half-term holiday: Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February

Monday 23 February – Friday 27 March 2026

Easter Holiday: Monday 30 March – Friday 10 April

(Easter weekend 3 April – 6 April 2026)

SUMMER TERM

Monday 13 April – Friday 22 May 2026

(May Day Bank Holiday 4 May)

Half-term holiday: Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May

(Spring Bank Holiday 25 May)

Monday 1 June – Friday 17 July 2026

“At KS3 we believe that every child and young person matters and we are committed to improving the life chances of our pupils by removing barriers to participation and achievement.” -
“We deliver a broad and balanced curriculum which enables learners to make progress within a nurturing environment. Since many of our learners have experienced significant gaps in their schooling we provide small class sizes and an after school homework club and catch-up class twice a week,tailored to individual support needs. ” -
“Springboard work closely with young people and their families to engage and facilitate transition to the their next appropriate placement. This may be a return to school, college or an alternative provider. ” -
“The staff at KS4 South have helped me build confidence and maturity. We have had many ups and downs but they stuck with me throughout it all. Thank you for teaching me to always try new things and persevere ” -
“Support - Strive - Achieve” -
“Springboard is very supportive. Teachers help you to learn and the staff will also help you with any other issues. Lilly” -
“Springboard is a great place to be for a short period of time. It gives you space and time to get ready for mainstream or some place else. Its really helped me to improve academically. Marwa” -
“I started KS4 South feeling ashamed, I left feeling empowered. I will never forget the support you gave me!” -
“Springboard has changed mine and my daughters life for the better. I feel extremely supported by the team, and I am so grateful for all the care and support they have provided. ” -
“It surprised me when I arrived at KS4 South to find the staff to be friendly, respectful and helpful. They listen to me and respect my opinions. Grace” -
“The staff are down to earth and relatable.” -
“ “A younger you had a dream and goal don’t let them down, work hard and stay focused.” - Chris ” -
“The teachers at KS4 North have interacted better with me than in my former school. They are friendlier and I got to learn more about the things I really enjoy doing. This helped me create a path for the future and helped me get into college.- Callum ” -
“Thank you KS4 North for all of the support you have given my son, it really has changed his path.” -
“When I first came to Cotelands I thought I'd never really have a drive for anything again. I didn't even tell my friends which school I was being switched to out of shame. But as i actually started to integrate with my teachers and classmates I realised that in reality, it's just another school. ” -
“At Cotelands the advantage of smaller classes is great. You'll always find the help you need when you need it, instantly. The teachers are student focused, meaning they'll always help. No matter what.” -
“The Saffron Valley Collegiate don't care where you come from, just the effort you put in. I went on to study Film & Photography, something I always wanted to do. Next year I will be studying at university!” -
“Saffron Valley Collegiate isn't at all a place where dreams come to die or you're cushioned from the real world. It's just a place to help you back on your feet, no matter who you are. ” -
“I got through my GCSEs well and it wasn't stressful at all. Then when it came to applying to colleges or sixth forms Cotelands were there for me. ” -