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Dates for your diary, practical resources, school reports, parent support and online safety guidance in one clear place.

Dates for your diary

Academic year 2026/27.

Please use these dates as guidance. They are subject to change in accordance with inset days. Adequate notice will be given prior to changes within term times.

Summer Break 2026

Begins
Monday 20 July 2026
Ends
Wednesday 2 September 2026

Autumn Term 2026

Begins
Thursday 3 September 2026
Half term
Monday 26 to Friday 30 October 2026
Ends
Friday 18 December 2026

Spring Term 2027

Begins
Tuesday 5 January 2027
Half term
Monday 15 to Friday 19 February 2027
Ends
Friday 26 March 2027

Summer Term 2027

Begins
Monday 12 April 2027
Bank Holiday
Monday 3 May 2027
Half term
Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June 2027
Ends
Friday 23 July 2027

Norfolk school term calendar ↗

Welcome pack

Forms and information in one place.

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Summer term menu

A clearer three week menu.

Alternative options include jacket potatoes with fillings and salad, filled sandwiches with crisps, homemade soup of the day, packed lunches on request and fresh fruit.

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Reports

Inspection and school information.

“Pupils are engaging well with their learning, attendance has increased and the number of qualifications pupils are achieving has significantly increased. The tutoring programme continues to make a positive impact. The Head Teacher has made significant improvements in the day to day running of the school, as well as in policies and procedures, which have had a positive impact on staff, pupils and parent/carers.”
Suffolk County Council Inspection Summary, November 2025
Parent support

Support that starts with listening.

Being a parent is never easy, so here at PCT Education we want to give you as much support as we can. We are not here to judge you or make you feel bad about things, and we understand that the journey you have already had just to get here has probably been stressful and difficult.

Support can be many things, from a quick regular catch up on the phone each week, to regular visits in a place that suits you, attending meetings or courses with you, looking after your Family Support Plan, contacting other services on your behalf, liaising with other professionals, helping with paperwork, listening when you just need to talk, or helping you find ways to change the things at home that are not working out.

It is whatever you need it to be. If something is on your mind, perhaps you are wondering what to do for the best, how to discuss a tricky issue or how best to support your child with a particular behaviour or problem, Parent Support can help.

It is very important for us to build strong and open relationships with our students' families because we are all working together to support the learning and development of your child, so they can grow to be happy and confident young people.

Parent and child support
Family partnershipPractical support, strong relationships and no judgement.
E Safety

Online safety skills are skills for life.

The internet is an integral part of children's lives. It opens up educational and social opportunities, giving access to a world of information and experiences.

As you would protect your child in the real world, you will want to make sure they are safe whatever they are doing. If your child understands risks and can make sensible, informed choices online, they can get the most from the internet and stay safe.

In school we have a clear internet safety policy and each year all students are educated how to stay safe online. If you have problems at school, at home, or with family or friends in relation to E Safety, please let us know. We are here to support you and will do whatever we can to help keep students safe.

Useful online safety resources

1

Thinkuknow / CEOP

Up to date information for children of different ages and parents.

2

UK Safer Internet Centre

Guidance for parents, children and schools.

3

SWGfL

Online safety advice and practical support.

4

CEOP reporting

Report inappropriate online behaviour or concerns involving a child or young person.