We follow Sefton Council's recommended school term dates so provision aligns with the schools and colleges we work alongside. Individual placements may vary slightly — always confirm your young person's specific session days with us.
Full breakdown below, term by term. The overview table also gives you the headline dates at a glance.
| Term | Starts | Half Term | Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Term | Tuesday 1 September 2026 | Mon 26 – Fri 30 October 2026 | Friday 18 December 2026 |
| Spring Term | Monday 4 January 2027 | Mon 15 – Fri 19 February 2027 | Thursday 25 March 2027 |
| Summer Term | Monday 12 April 2027 | Mon 31 May – Fri 4 June 2027 | Wednesday 21 July 2027 |
| Provision starts | Tuesday 1 September 2026 |
| Finishes for half term | Friday 23 October 2026 |
| Half term | Mon 26 – Fri 30 October 2026 |
| Restarts after half term | Monday 2 November 2026 |
| Term ends | Friday 18 December 2026 |
| Provision starts | Monday 4 January 2027 |
| Finishes for half term | Friday 12 February 2027 |
| Half term | Mon 15 – Fri 19 February 2027 |
| Restarts after half term | Monday 22 February 2027 |
| Term ends | Thursday 25 March 2027 |
| Provision starts | Monday 12 April 2027 |
| Bank Holiday – closed | Monday 3 May 2027 |
| Finishes for half term | Friday 28 May 2027 |
| Half term | Mon 31 May – Fri 4 June 2027 |
| Restarts after half term | Monday 7 June 2027 |
| Term ends | Wednesday 21 July 2027 |
Based on Sefton Council's published 2026/27 recommended term dates, plus standard England & Wales bank holidays. Some schools set their own inset (staff training) days which may shift a start or end date by a day or two — if your young person is referred by a school, we'll align with their specific calendar where needed.
We're happy to talk through days, times and start dates before you refer.
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