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THE ACADEMY IS OPEN
Friday 19 December 2025 — Academy closes at staggered times for the Christmas break.
Christmas 2025 holiday & site closure
| Holiday | Sat 20 Dec 2025 – Sun 4 Jan 2026 (16 days) |
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| Site access |
Fully closed to the community (contractor access only) from Wed 24 Dec 2025 to Sun 4 Jan 2026 inclusive.
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| Weekend shifts | No weekend shifts at Christmas and New Year 2025–26. |
| AYR staff leave | AYR weekday staff who normally work must take annual leave on 24, 29, 30, 31 Dec 2025 and 2 Jan 2026. |
| Public re‑opening | Mon 5 Jan 2026 — site re‑opens to the public. Students return Mon 5 Jan 2026. |
Spring term 2026
| Term starts | Mon 5 Jan 2026 — Academy open for all years |
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| Half‑term | Sat 14 Feb – Sun 22 Feb 2026 (9 days). Academy closes Fri 13 Feb; re‑opens Mon 23 Feb 2026. |
| Staff development |
Thu 19 Mar 2026 — Teacher Development Day 9 Fri 20 Mar 2026 — Teacher Development Day 10 |
| Term ends | Fri 27 Mar 2026 — closes at normal times for Spring break |
| Spring break | Sat 28 Mar – Sun 12 Apr 2026 (16 days) |
Summer term 2026
| Term starts | Mon 13 Apr 2026 — Academy open for all years |
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| Bank holiday | Mon 4 May 2026 — May Day (Bank Holiday) |
| Half‑term | Sat 23 May – Sun 31 May 2026 (9 days). Academy closes Fri 22 May; re‑opens Mon 1 Jun 2026. |
| Term ends | Fri 17 Jul 2026 — Academy closes early for pupils |
Draft term dates 2026–27
Autumn term 2026
| Wed 2 Sep 2026 | Teacher Development Day 1 |
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| Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Teacher Development Day 2 |
| Fri 4 Sep 2026 | Year 7 & Sixth Form only (Induction & enrolment) |
| Mon 7 Sep 2026 | ACADEMY OPEN FOR ALL YEARS (& enrolment) |
| Thu 10 Sep 2026 | Academy closes early at 1:50pm for Open Evening |
| Fri 11 Sep 2026 | Teacher Development Day 3 |
| Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov 2026 | Half‑term (9 days) |
| Mon 2 – Fri 6 Nov 2026 | Teacher Development Days 4–8 (no students in school) |
| Mon 9 Nov 2026 | Re‑opens after half‑term for all pupils |
| Fri 18 Dec 2026 | Closes at staggered times for Christmas break |
| Sat 19 Dec 2026 – Sun 3 Jan 2027 | Christmas+ Holidays (16 days) |
CONSULTATION ON TERM DATES 2026-2031
CLOSES AT 23.59 on 31 DECEMBER 2025
TERM DATES 2026-2027 DRAFT (CONSULTATION OPEN UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2025)
TERM DATES 2027–2028 DRAFT (CONSULTATION OPEN UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2025)
TERM DATES 2028-2029 DRAFT (CONSULTATION OPEN UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2025)
TERM DATES 2029-2030 DRAFT (CONSULTATION OPEN UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2025)
TERM DATES 2030-2031 DRAFT (CONSULTATION OPEN UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2025)
TERM DATES 2030-2031 DRAFT (CONSULTATION OPEN UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2025)
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