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Term Dates

ACADEMIC YEAR

As a specialist Studio College, the approach to teaching and learning is quite different to most other settings. Perhaps the most significant difference is the way in which the curriculum is organised and delivered.

Learners are required to undertake authentic projects generally associated with their chosen course of study. These projects form part of a tailored personalised programme which sets out to make the learning experience more relevant, practical and active. Given the subject based aspects of the curriculum are organised in blocks, there is ample opportunity to follow up each topic with enrichment activities, including one-to-one and group tutorials to consolidate learning. Where feasible, work experience and external trips are also scheduled at the conclusion of each block. These bespoke elements of the curriculum are integral to the overall offer and, for employers, they are seen to be crucial as the means to develop the workplace skills and attitudes which make learners stand out in a competitive jobs market. The programme also ensures that learners are well positioned to compete for places at university; enrol on high quality apprenticeship schemes; consider internships; or enrol on a whole range of work-based training programmes.

Please find below arrangements for the new academic year which sets out clear start and end dates for each term

Autumn Term 2023 

Staff Training - Monday 4th September 2023 [Academic Tutoring - afternoon and early evening*]


Staff Training - Tuesday 5th September 2023 [Academic Tutoring - afternoon and early evening*]


Term Begins - Wednesday 6th September 2023


Half Term - Monday 23rd to Friday 27th October 

Term Ends - Thursday 21st December 2023 


College Closure - Friday 22nd December 2023 to Friday 5th January 2024 

Spring Term 2024 

Staff Training (Half day) - Monday 8th January [Training - morning only]
[Academic Tutoring - afternoon and early evening]


Staff Training (Half day) - Tuesday 9th January [Training - morning only]
[Academic Tutoring - afternoon and early evening]


Term Begins - Wednesday 10th January 


Half Term - Monday 12th to Friday 16th February 


Term Ends - Thursday 28th March (Early staggered closure) 

Summer Term 2024

Staff Training (Half day) - Monday 15th April [Training - morning only]
[Academic Tutoring - Key Stage 3 and Post 16* - afternoon and early evening]


Staff Training (Half day) - Tuesday 16th April [Training - morning only]
[Academic Tutoring - Key Stage 3 and Post 16* - afternoon and early evening]


Term Begins - Wednesday 17th April 


Bank Holiday - Monday 6th May (May Day) 


Half Term - Monday 27th to Friday 31st May 


Term Ends - Monday 22nd July (Early staggered closure) 


Staff Training - Tuesday 23rd July 


Staff Training - Wednesday 24th July