Parents
Information, resources and communication tools for parents and carers of Ernest Bevin Academy students.
Term Dates & Calendar
Please find below term dates, INSET days, and key events for the 2025/26 academic year. Parents will be notified of any changes to these dates via email and our school newsletter.
2025/26 Academic Calendar
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Term Dates 2025/26
Autumn Term 2025
| First Day of Term | Monday 1st September 2025 |
| Half Term | Monday 27th October - Friday 31st October 2025 |
| Last Day of Term | Friday 19th December 2025 |
Spring Term 2026
| First Day of Term | Monday 5th January 2026 |
| Half Term | Monday 16th February - Friday 20th February 2026 |
| Last Day of Term | Friday 27th March 2026 |
Summer Term 2026
| First Day of Term | Monday 13th April 2026 |
| May Bank Holiday | Monday 4th May 2026 |
| Half Term | Monday 25th May - Friday 29th May 2026 |
| Last Day of Term | Friday 17th July 2026 |
* Students return to school on the second day of the Autumn and Spring terms, and on the second day of the Summer term following staff INSET days.
Staff Training (INSET) Days
The school will be closed to students on the following INSET days:
- Monday 1st September 2025
- Friday 10th October 2025
- Monday 5th January 2026
- Monday 13th April 2026
- Monday 22nd June 2026
Note: There may be changes to these dates throughout the year. Parents will be notified of any changes with as much notice as possible.
Key Events 2025/26
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Open Evening | Thursday 25th September 2025 | 5:30pm - 8:00pm |
| Sixth Form Open Evening | Thursday 20th November 2025 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm |
| Christmas Concert | Tuesday 9th December 2025 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm |
| Year 11 Parents' Evening | Thursday 15th January 2026 | 4:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Year 9 Options Evening | Thursday 12th February 2026 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Year 7 Parents' Evening | Thursday 5th March 2026 | 4:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Year 10 Parents' Evening | Thursday 23rd April 2026 | 4:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Year 8 Parents' Evening | Thursday 14th May 2026 | 4:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Sports Day | Friday 3rd July 2026 | All day |
| Summer Arts Festival | Wednesday 8th July 2026 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm |
Additional events will be added throughout the year. Please check the Parent Portal for the most up-to-date information.
School Day Timings
Monday - Thursday
| 08:30 - 08:50 | Registration / Assembly |
| 08:50 - 09:50 | Period 1 |
| 09:50 - 10:50 | Period 2 |
| 10:50 - 11:10 | Break |
| 11:10 - 12:10 | Period 3 |
| 12:10 - 13:10 | Period 4 |
| 13:10 - 13:50 | Lunch |
| 13:50 - 14:50 | Period 5 |
| 14:50 - 15:50 | Period 6 |
| 15:50 onwards | Extracurricular activities |
Friday
| 08:30 - 08:50 | Registration |
| 08:50 - 09:50 | Period 1 |
| 09:50 - 10:50 | Period 2 |
| 10:50 - 11:10 | Break |
| 11:10 - 12:10 | Period 3 |
| 12:10 - 13:10 | Period 4 |
| 13:10 - 13:50 | Lunch |
| 13:50 - 14:50 | Period 5 |
| 14:50 | End of school day |
Sync School Calendar to Your Device
You can add the Ernest Bevin Academy calendar to your personal digital calendar for easy reference. The calendar includes term dates, school events, and important deadlines.
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Upcoming Dates
First Day of Term (Staff Only)
Monday, September 1st, 2025
Staff INSET day. Students do not attend.
First Day of Term (Students)
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
All students return to school.
Open Evening
Thursday, September 25th, 2025 | 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Open evening for prospective students and their families.
Additional Information
Attendance Policy
Regular attendance is vital for academic success. Our expectation is that all students maintain at least 96% attendance throughout the year.
View Attendance PolicyTerm Time Holidays
In line with government regulations, term time holidays will not be authorized except in exceptional circumstances. Please refer to our attendance policy for more information.
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