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Term and holiday dates
Academic year 2026 -2027
Autumn Term: Wednesday 2nd September 2026 to Friday 23rd October 2026
INSET days: 2nd and 3rd September – School closed to pupils.
Return for all pupils – Friday 4th September 2026
October half term: Monday 26th to Friday 30th October.
Christmas holidays: Monday 21st December to Friday 1st January 2027
Spring term: Monday 4th January 2026 to Friday 27th March 2026
INSET day: Monday 4th January 2027 – School closed to pupils
Return for all pupils – Tuesday 5th January 2026
February half term: Monday 15th February to Friday 19th February 2027
Easter half term: Friday 26th March 2027 to Friday 9th April 2027
Summer term: Monday 12th April 2027 to Thursday 22nd July 2027
May Day Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May 2027
May half term: Monday 31st May to Friday 4th June
INSET day: Thursday 22nd July – School closed to pupils
Last day of term for pupils is Wednesday 21st July
Term and holiday dates
Academic year 2025 -2026
Autumn Term: Monday 1st September 2025 to Friday 24th October 2025
INSET days: 1st, 2nd September – School closed to pupils.
Return for all pupils – Wednesday 3rd September 2025
October half term: Monday 27th to Friday 31st October.
INSET day: Monday 3rd November – School closed to pupils
Christmas Holidays: Monday 22nd December to Friday 2nd January 2026
INSET day: Monday 5th January – School closed to pupils
Return for all pupils – Tuesday 6th January 2026
Spring term: Monday 5th January 2026 to Friday 27th March 2026
Last day school closes at 2pm
February half term: Monday 16th February to Friday 20th February 2026
Easter half term: Monday 30th March 2026 to Friday 10th April 2026
Summer term: Monday 13th April 2026 to Friday 20th July 2026
May Day Bank Holiday Monday 4th May 2026
May half term: Monday 25th May to Friday 29th May
INSET day: Monday 20th July – School closed to pupils
Last day of term for pupils is Friday 17th July at 2pm
Oliver Goldsmith Primary School: Attendance and Punctuality
Oliver Goldsmith is committed to ensuring that children receive an education that they are entitled to. In order to make this happen, we have exceptionally high standards when it comes to attendance and punctuality and fully expected parents/ carers to support the school in making sure that all children arrive in school every day and on time. As a school, we celebrate children’s successful attendance through weekly assemblies and certificates for high attendance at key points of the year.
Please refer to our attendance policy for more information.
- What constitutes excellent attendance?
All children should be aiming for an average attendance figure of 96% – 100%. Attendance information is given during parents’ evenings each term, as well as an overall percentage at the end of the academic year on your child’s report. Attendance is monitored weekly by the school and should there be any concerns regarding any child’s attendance, then a meeting will be arranged to discuss attendance and targets set.
- What should I do if my child is unwell?
If you child is too unwell to attend school, please ring the school and leave a message on the appropriate messaging service.
If your child is unwell for three days on more in any consecutive period, we request that you provide medical proof to the school office.
- What should I do if my child is going to be late?
Every effort should be made to ensure that children are in school for the start of the school day. Should there be an occasion that your child is going to be late in school, please contact the school office to explain their lateness. Please provide any evidence (ie medical/ appointment).
- What should I do if I need to take my child out of school early or for a sustained period of time?
Taking children out of school should be seen as a last resort and alternative provision should be exhausted before taking the option to take your child out of the school day or for long periods of time. Please make sure you speak with the headteacher or senior member of staff should there be circumstances where this may need to happen.
If you are required to travel abroad in emergency circumstances, an application should be made for term time leave. Application forms are available via the school office and any supporting documents should be provided to support that it is an exceptional circumstance.
- Who should I contact if I have any concerns regarding attendance?
Should you have any questions regarding attendance then please do not hesitate to contact our school Community Liaison Lead/Designated Safeguarding Lead: Kamla Tirvengadum, who will be happy to discuss your child’s attendance with you.
