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Times and Dates

The School Day

The Longford school day begins promptly at 08.45 am and ends at 3.15pm. 

Children can come into their classrooms from 08.40 am.

If you need wrap-around child care:

Why not try our School Breakfast Club? Weekdays from 7.30am to 8.45am. The charge per session is £4.00. Booking and payment in advance is required via the Arbor Parent App. Contact the school office: 01722 327292 with any queries. A choice of cereal, toast, yoghurt and fresh fruit are included in the price.

Our after-school club now runs on Monday to Friday between 3:15 and 6:00pm, and on Thursdays and Fridays between 3:15 and 4:30. There are two sessions, from 3:15 - 4:30 daily, and from 4:30 to 6:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Each session costs £4 (£8 for both sessions) and they must be booked and paid for in advance using the Arbor Parent App. A light snack of fruit/veg or toast is included in the price. 

 

Summary of term dates for 2026-2027

Term Term starts Term ends Holidays
Term 1 2026 02/09/26 20/10/26 21/10/26 - 1/11/26
Term 2 2026 02/11/26 18/12/26 19/12/26 - 04/01/26
Term 3 2027 05/01/27 11/02/27 12/02/27 - 21/02/27
Term 4 2027 22/02/27 24/03/27 25/03/27 - 11/04/27
Term 5 2027 12/04/27 28/05/27 29/05/26 - 06/06/27
Term 6 2027 07/06/27 23/07/26 22/07/26 - 31/08/26

* See TD Days below

TD Days

The school is closed to pupils for 5 ‘Teacher Development days’.
This academic year, TD days are planned for:
  • TD Day 1 – Tuesday 1st September 2026
  • TD Day 2 – Wednesday 21st October 2026
  • TD Day 3 - Monday 4th January 2027
  • TD Day 4 – Friday 12th February 2027
  • TD Day 5 -  Thursday 25th March 2027