Dates for your Diary
INSET & Staff Training Days
Our nursery settings close early on designated afternoons for staff training.
| Academic Year | Date | Day | Setting | Closure Details |
| 2026/27 | 27 October 2026 | Tuesday | Farmoor | Closed from 1:00 pm |
| 2026/27 | 29 October 2026 | Thursday | Bletchingdon | Closed from 1:00 pm |
| 2026/27 | 30 October 2026 | Friday | Eynsham | Closed from 1:00 pm |
| 2027/28 | Dates TBC | — | All Settings | To be confirmed |
Dates for your Diary: Closures & Bank Holidays
Our settings are closed on all Bank Holidays, Christmas Eve, and the festive period between Christmas and New Year. Unless stated otherwise, closures apply to all settings (Bletchingdon, Eynsham, and Farmoor).
2026/27 Academic Year (Sept 2026 – Aug 2027)
| Date | Day | Details |
| 4 December 2026 | Friday | Early closure at 5:00 pm (Staff Christmas party) |
| 24 December 2026 | Thursday | Closed – Christmas Eve |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Closed – Christmas Day (Bank Holiday) |
| 28 December 2026 | Monday | Closed – Boxing Day (Substitute Bank Holiday) |
| 29 – 31 December 2026 | Tue – Thu | Closed – Christmas & New Year break |
| 1 January 2027 | Friday | Closed – New Year’s Day (Bank Holiday) |
| 4 January 2027 | Monday | Nurseries reopen as normal |
| 26 March 2027 | Friday | Closed – Good Friday (Bank Holiday) |
| 29 March 2027 | Monday | Closed – Easter Monday (Bank Holiday) |
| 3 May 2027 | Monday | Closed – Early May Bank Holiday |
| 31 May 2027 | Monday | Closed – Spring Bank Holiday |
| 30 August 2027 | Monday | Closed – Summer Bank Holiday |
2027/28 Academic Year (Sept 2027 – Aug 2028)
| Date | Day | Details |
| 24 December 2027 | Friday | Closed – Christmas Eve |
| 27 December 2027 | Monday | Closed – Christmas Day (Substitute Bank Holiday) |
| 28 December 2027 | Tuesday | Closed – Boxing Day (Substitute Bank Holiday) |
| 29 – 31 December 2027 | Wed – Fri | Closed – Christmas & New Year break |
| 3 January 2028 | Monday | Closed – New Year’s Day (Substitute Bank Holiday) |
| 4 January 2028 | Tuesday | Closed – Christmas & New Year break |
| 5 January 2028 | Wednesday | Nurseries reopen as normal |
| 14 April 2028 | Friday | Closed – Good Friday (Bank Holiday) |
| 17 April 2028 | Monday | Closed – Easter Monday (Bank Holiday) |
| 1 May 2028 | Monday | Closed – Early May Bank Holiday |
| 29 May 2028 | Monday | Closed – Spring Bank Holiday |
| 28 August 2028 | Monday | Closed – Summer Bank Holiday |
Festive Gatherings for Parents (December 2026)
We look forward to welcoming parents into the nurseries to share some festive cheer with the children. Exact times will be confirmed shortly:
- Bletchingdon(Cubs, Badgers & Foxes) – Dates and times TBC
- Eynsham(Grizzlies, Pandas & Sunbears) – Dates and times TBC
- Farmoor(Cubs, Lions & Tigers) – Dates and times TBC