Coming Up in Reception
Here’s what you’ve got to look forward to over the coming weeks.
Curriculum
Pupils in Reception are taught in accordance with the Department for Education’s early years foundation stage guidance. Topics are chosen to reflect pupil interests and needs.
Further information relating to curriculum is available on request – please contact the academy.
INSET Days for this term are:
- Monday 1st September
- Tuesday 2nd September
- Wednesday 3rd September
The first day back for pupils after the summer break is Thursday 4th September 2025.
The first day back after half term for pupils is Monday 3rd November 2025.
Bank Holidays – 2025/26
Christmas Day: Thursday 25th December 2025
Boxing Day: Friday 26th December 2025
New Year’s Day: Thursday 1st January 2026
INSET Days for this term are:
- Monday 5th January
Pupils should not attend school on this day.
Tower Hamlets has advised the provisional date of Friday 20th March 2026 for school closures for the celebration of Eid Ul-Fitr.
The first day back after the Christmas holidays for pupils is Tuesday 6th January 2026.
The first day back after the February half term for pupils is Monday 23rd February 2026.
Bank Holidays
Good Friday: Friday 3rd April 2026
Easter Monday: Monday 6th April 2026
May Bank Holiday: Monday 4th May 2026
The first day back for pupils after the Easter holidays is Monday 13th April 2026.
The first day back after May half term for pupils is Monday 1st June 2026.
Tower Hamlets has advised the provisional date of Wednesday 27th May 2026 for school closures for the celebration of Eid Ul-Adha.
Bank Holidays
Good Friday: Friday 3rd April 2026
Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 25th May 2026
Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 31st August 2026