Term Dates 2026/27

Term Dates 2026/27

TermOpen morning ofClosed afternoon of
Autumn TermMon 7th September 2026Fri 23rd October 2026
Mon 2nd November 2026Fri 18th December 2026
Spring TermMon 4th January 2027Fri 12th February 2027
Mon 22nd February 2027Thurs 25th March 2027
Summer TermMon 12th April 2027Fri 28th May 2027
Mon 7th June 2027Fri 16th July 2027

College is also closed for Bank Holiday on Monday 3rd May 2027

College Holidays/ Half Term

HolidayFirst DayLast Day
Autumn Half TermMon 26th October 2026Fri 30th October 2026
Christmas HolidaysMon 21st December 2026Fri 1st January 2027
Spring Half TermMon 15th February 2027Fri 19th February 2027
Easter HolidaysFri 26th March 2027Fri 9th April 2027
Summer Half TermMon 31st May 2027Fri 4th June 2027

Term Time Absence

Applications for any time off during term must be submitted to the Head at least 4 weeks in advance. You can download the form below, complete and return to R2W.admin@groundwork.org.uk, or collect a form from the office.

EHCP Reviews

ECHP review meetings will take place October 2026 – February 2027.

In-Service Days

Please take into consideration In-service days when the college will be closed. These are subject to change.

  • TBC

End of Year Events

The last week of term ALL learners will attend Monday to Thursday for wellbeing activities, followed by our annual Achievement Event and End of Year Party.

Wednesday 14th July 2026 – Achievement Event (Parents/ Carers invited)

Thursday 15th July 2026 – End of Year Party (Learners only)

Friday 16th July 2026 – No learners in college