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Lift Columbus term dates
Lift Columbus 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 Lift Columbus'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
Last day of school:
Back to school:
May Half Term
Last day of school:
Back to school:
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 Lift Columbus 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 — Lift Columbus may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to Lift Columbus?
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.