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Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School term dates
Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School breaks up for October Half Term on — back to school .
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These are Essex council's standard term dates. We don't have Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School's own dates yet — most community schools follow the council's, but academies and some schools set their own dates and INSET (teacher training) days, so check with the school.
School holidays
October Half Term
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Christmas Holiday
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February Half Term
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Easter Holiday
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May Half Term
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Summer Holiday
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Return date not announced yet
Essex council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Quick answers
When does Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School break up for the october half term?
The last day of school before October Half Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is Essex council's standard date — Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Fawbert and Barnard's Primary School?
Pupils return on Monday, 2 November 2026. INSET days can change this for individual year groups — the school's own letters are always the final word.