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The Discovery School term dates 2026/27
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These are Kent council's standard term dates. We don't have The Discovery 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
Autumn Half-Term
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Christmas 2026
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Spring Half-Term
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Easter
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Summer Half-Term
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Summer Holidays 2027
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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
Kent council's standard term dates. Always double-check major plans with the school directly. Last updated .
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Quick answers
When does The Discovery School break up for the autumn half-term?
The last day of school before Autumn Half-Term is Friday, 23 October 2026. This is Kent council's standard date — The Discovery School may set its own, so check with the school.
When do pupils go back to The Discovery 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.