Admissions
Admissions
At Brighter Futures, we believe that education goes beyond the classroom. We invite you to explore the opportunities available at Brighter Futures Specialist Vocational College. Our admissions process is designed to be personalized and supportive, ensuring that each prospective student receives the guidance and information they need to make an informed decision.
Term Dates 2025 - 2026
Term | Start Date | End Date | Half Term & Holidays |
Staff Induction Days | Mon 1 Sept 2025 | Tue 2 Sept 2025 | – |
Information Week (Students) | Wed 3 Sept 2025 | Fri 5 Sept 2025 | – |
Term 1 | Mon 8 Sept 2025 | Fri 24 Oct 2025 | Half Term: Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct 2025 |
Term 2 | Mon 3 Nov 2025 | Fri 19 Dec 2025 | Christmas Break: Mon 22 Dec – Fri 2 Jan 2026 |
Term 3 | Mon 5 Jan 2026 | Fri 13 Feb 2026 | Half Term: Mon 16 Feb – Fri 20 Feb 2026 |
Term 4 | Mon 23 Feb 2026 | Fri 27 Mar 2026 | Easter Break: Mon 30 Mar – Fri 10 Apr 2026 |
Term 5 | Mon 13 Apr 2026 | Fri 22 May 2026 | Half Term: Mon 25 May – Fri 29 May 2026 Bank Holiday: Mon 4 May |
Term 6 (Students) | Mon 1 Jun 2026 | Mon 20 Jul 2026 | – |
Term 6 (Staff Only) | Tue 21 Jul 2026 | Fri 24 Jul 2026 | – |
College Closure | – | Fri 24 Jul 2026 | Summer Break Begins |
Term | Assessment Dates | Induction Day | Course Dates (Tuesdays & Thursdays only) | Half Term & Holidays |
Term 1 | 10th or 17th September 2025 | 25th September | Week of 30th September to Week of 8th December 2025 | Half Term: Mon 27 Oct – Fri 31 Oct 2025 |
Term 2 | 10th or 17th December 2025 | 8th January 2026 | Week of 13th January to Week of 26th March 2026 | Half Term: Mon 16 Feb – Fri 20 Feb 2026 |
Term 3 | 15th or 22nd April 2026 | 30th April 2026 | Week of 4th May to Week of 13th July 2026 | Half Term: Mon 25 May – Fri 29 May 2026 |
Term Dates 2024-2025
Term Dates 2024-2025
School terms and holiday dates are shown here for the school year beginning in September 2024. These dates apply to all community nursery, primary, secondary and special schools.
In 2024/2025 pupils should attend for 190 days (or 380 half sessions).
Schools which close for local elections are required to extend the summer term or coincide it with an ‘inset’ day.
Academies, free and voluntary aided schools have similar dates, but it is recommended that you check with individual schools.
Term six
Term time: Monday 2nd June 2025 – Tuesday 22nd July 2025
If you’d like to see an overview of an entire academic year, including staff training days and bank holidays, please see below.
ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025