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:
- Tuesday 1st September
- Wednesday 2nd September
Pupils should not attend school on these days.
The first day back after the summer holidays for pupils is Thursday 3rd September 2026.
The first day back after the October half term for pupils is Monday 2nd November 2026.
Bank Holidays
Christmas Day: Friday 25th December 2026
Boxing Day: Saturday 26th December 2026
New Year’s Day: 1st January 2027
INSET Day for this term is:
- Monday 4th January
Pupils should not attend school on this day.
Tower Hamlets has advised the provisional dates below:
Eid Ul-Fir: Tuesday 9th March 2027
The first day back after the Christmas holidays for pupils is Tuesday 5th January 2027.
The first day back after the February half term for pupils is Monday 22nd February 2027.
Bank Holidays
Good Friday: Friday 26th March 2027
Easter Monday: Monday 29th March 2027
INSET Days for this term are:
- Monday 12th April
Pupils should not attend school on this day.
The first day back for pupils after the Easter holidays is Tuesday 13th April 2027.
The first day back after May half term for pupils is Monday 7th June 2027.
Tower Hamlets has advised the provisional date of Monday 17th May 2027 for school closures for the celebration of Eid Ul-Adha.
Bank Holidays
May Bank Holiday: Monday 3rd May 2027
Spring Bank Holiday: Monday 31st May 2027
Summer Bank Holiday: Monday 30th August 2027