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Stay informed with the latest nursery updates, key term dates, and important notices. Everything you need to plan your child’s year with confidence.

Key Dates for Your Diary

Plan Ahead for a Smooth Nursery Year

Stay up to date with important term dates, holidays, and staff training days. Use this guide to plan ahead and ensure your child enjoys a seamless year of learning, play, and growth at New Dawn Childcare Services.

Autumn Term 2025

  • Nursery will be closed for pupils on Monday, September 1st and Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025, for staff training (INSET days).
  • Pupils will return to Nursery on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025.
  • There will be another INSET day on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, meaning Nursery will be closed for children.
  • The Autumn Half Term holiday runs from Monday, October 27th, to Friday, October 31st, 2025.
  • Children will return after half term on Monday, November 3rd, 2025.
  • The Autumn Term will end on Friday, December 19th, 2025.

Spring Term 2026

  • Children will return to school on Monday, January 5th, 2026.
  • The Spring Half Term holiday is scheduled from Monday, February 16th, to Friday, February 20th, 2026.
  • Children will return after half term on Monday, February 23rd, 2026.
  • The Spring Term will end on Friday, March 27th, 2026.

Summer Term 2026

  • Nursery will be closed for pupils on Monday, April 13th, 2026, for a staff INSET day.
  • Children will return to school on Tuesday, April 14th, 2026.
  • Please note that Nursery will be closed on Monday, May 4th, 2026, for a Bank Holiday.
  • The Summer Half Term holiday runs from Monday, May 25th, to Friday, May 29th, 2026.
  • Children will return after half term on Monday, June 1st, 2026.
  • The Nursery year will end Friday, July 17th, 2026.