Term Dates
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.
Autumn Term 2026/27
| Dates | Event | For Parents |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday 1 September 2026 | Staff inset day | Nursery closed for children |
| Wednesday 2 September 2026 | Staff inset day | Nursery closed for children |
| Thursday 3 September 2026 | Nursery term starts | Children return |
| Friday 23 October 2026 | Nursery term ends | Last day for children |
Half-Term
Monday 26 October 2026 – Friday 30 October 2026 | Nursery Closed For Children
| Dates | Event | For Parents |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 2 November 2026 | Nursery term starts | Children return |
| Monday 9 November 2026 | Diwali celebration | Nursery closed for children |
| Friday 4 December 2026 | Hannukah celebration | Nursery closed for children |
| Friday 18 December 2026 | Nursery term ends | Last day for children |
Christmas Holiday
Monday 21 December 2026 – Friday 1 January 2027 | Nursery closed for children
Spring Term 2026/27
| Dates | Event | For Parents |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 4 January 2027 | Staff inset day | Nursery closed for children |
| Tuesday 5 January 2027 | Nursery term starts | Children return |
| Friday 12 February 2027 | Nursery term ends | Last day for children |
Half-Term
Monday 15 February 2027 – Friday 19 February 2027 | Nursery closed for children
| Dates | Event | For Parents |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 22 February 2027 | Nursery term starts | Children return |
| Thursday 25 March 2027 | Nursery term ends | Last day for children |
Easter Holiday
Friday 26 March 2027 – Friday 9 April 2027 | Nursery closed for children
Summer Term 2026/27
| Dates | Event | For Parents |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 12 April 2027 | Staff inset day | Nursery closed for children |
| Tuesday 13 April 2027 | Nursery term starts | Children return |
| Monday 3 May 2027 | Bank holiday | Nursery closed for children |
| Monday 17 May 2027 | Eid al-Adha celebration | Nursery closed for children |
| Friday 28 May 2027 | Nursery term ends | Last day for children |
Half-Term
Monday 31 May 2027 – Friday 4 June 2027 | Nursery closed for children
| Dates | Event | For Parents |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 7 June 2027 | Nursery term starts | Children return |
| Friday 23 July 2027 | Nursery term ends | Last day for children |
| Monday 26 July 2027 | Staff inset day | Nursery closed for children |
