The Sandwell College Term Dates guide helps students stay organised throughout the academic year. It combines Sandwell College Term Dates, Holidays, and the official academic calendar, with around 8–10 holiday periods.
This clear college calendar covers the Autumn term, Spring term, and Summer term, with confirmed term starts, term ends, and when classes resume. You’ll also find half term holiday, staff development day, Progress Achievement & Assessment Week, Christmas holiday, Easter holiday.
Sandwell College Term Dates 2025/2026
Below is the Sandwell College Term Dates and holidays for 2025/26.
Autumn Term 2025
- Term starts:Â Monday 1 September 2025
- Progress, Achievement & Assessment Week 1: Monday 20 October – Thursday 23 October 2025
- Half term holiday: Friday 24 October (staff development day) – Friday 31 October 2025
- Classes resume:Â Monday 3 November 2025
- Progress, Achievement & Assessment Week 2: Monday 15 December – Friday 19 December 2025
- Term ends:Â Friday 19 December 2025
- Christmas holiday: Monday 22 December 2025 – Monday 5 January 2026 (staff development day)
Spring Term 2026
- Term starts:Â Tuesday 6 January 2026
- Progress, Achievement & Assessment Week 3: Monday 9 February – Friday 13 February 2026
- Half term holiday: Monday 16 February – Friday 20 February 2026
- Classes resume:Â Monday 23 February 2026
- Easter holiday: Monday 30 March – Friday 10 April 2026
- Term ends:Â Friday 10 April 2026
- Classes resume:Â Monday 13 April 2026
Summer Term 2026
- Term starts:Â Monday 13 April 2026
- Progress, Achievement & Assessment Week 4: Monday 27 April – Friday 1 May 2026
- Bank holiday:Â Monday 4 May 2026
- Half term holiday: Monday 25 May – Friday 29 May 2026
- Classes resume:Â Monday 1 June 2026
- Term ends:Â Friday 26 June 2026
Sandwell College Term Dates 2026/2027
Below is the Sandwell College Term Dates and holidays for 2026/27.
Autumn Term 2026
- Term starts:Â Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Progress, Achievement & Assessment Week 1: Monday 19 October – Friday 23 October 2026
- Half term holiday: Monday 26 October – Friday 30 October 2026
- Classes resume:Â Monday 2 November 2026
- Progress, Achievement & Assessment Week 2: Monday 15 December – Friday 19 December 2026
- Term ends:Â Friday 18 December 2026
- Christmas holiday: Monday 20 December 2026 – Monday 4 January 2027 (staff development day)
Spring Term 2027
- Term starts:Â Tuesday 5 January 2027
- Progress, Achievement & Assessment Week 3: Monday 8 February – Friday 12 February 2027
- Half term holiday: Monday 15 February – Friday 19 February 2027
- Classes resume:Â Monday 22 February 2027
- Easter holiday: Friday 26 March – Friday 9 April 2027
- Term ends:Â Friday 9 April 2027
- Classes resume:Â Monday 12 April 2027
Summer Term 2027
- Term starts:Â Monday 12 April 2027
- Progress, Achievement & Assessment Week 4: Monday 26 April – Friday 30 April 2027
- Bank holiday:Â Monday 3 May 2027
- Half term holiday: Monday 31 May – Friday 4 June 2027
- Classes resume:Â Monday 7 June 2027
- Term ends:Â Friday 25 June 2027
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Sandwell College Term Dates 2027/2028
Below is the Projected Sandwell College Term Dates for 2027/28. The 2027/2028 academic year dates have not yet been officially released by Sandwell College. Based on historical patterns, the academic calendar typically follows a similar structure.
Autumn Term 2027 (Projected)
- Term starts:Â Early September 2027
- Half term holiday:Â Late October 2027
- Term ends:Â Mid-December 2027
- Christmas holiday: Late December 2027 – Early January 2028
Spring Term 2028 (Projected)
- Term starts:Â Early January 2028
- Half term holiday:Â Mid-February 2028
- Easter holiday: Late March – Early April 2028
- Term ends:Â Early April 2028
Summer Term 2028 (Projected)
- Term starts:Â Mid-April 2028
- Half term holiday: Late May – Early June 2028
- Term ends:Â Late June 2028
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Key Holiday Periods & College Closures
The Sandwell College holidays across all academic years include several key break periods:
- Christmas holiday: A 2-week break over the festive period, typically from late December to early January, often including a staff development day before students return
- Easter holiday:Â A 2-week break around Easter, usually falling in March or April
- Half term holidays:Â Week-long breaks in October, February, and May/June
- Bank holidays:Â The college closes for UK public holidays, including May Day and Spring Bank Holiday
- Staff development days:Â Days when the college is closed to students for staff training and planning
Understanding the Academic Calendar
The Sandwell College academic year is structured into three distinct terms:
Autumn Term
The academic year begins with the Autumn term in September. This term runs through to just before Christmas, with a half term holiday in late October and a Progress, Achievement & Assessment Week before the break.
Spring Term
The Spring term starts in January and runs until April. It includes a February half term holiday and an Easter holiday break. Another Progress, Achievement & Assessment Week takes place in February.
Summer Term
The Summer term is the final term of the academic year, starting in April and concluding in late June. It features a May bank holiday, a half term holiday at the end of May, and a Progress, Achievement & Assessment Week in late April.
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FAQs
Does Sandwell College close for bank holidays?
Yes, the college closes for UK bank holidays, including the May Day bank holiday on the first Monday in May and the Spring Bank Holiday at the end of May.
What are staff development days?
Staff development days are training days for college staff when the college is closed to students. They often fall just before or after holiday breaks.
How long is the Christmas holiday at Sandwell College?
The Christmas holiday is typically 2 weeks, usually from around 22 December to the first week of January.
How long is the Easter holiday at Sandwell College?
The Easter holiday is a 2-week break, usually in late March to early April.
When do classes resume after the half-term break?
Classes resume on the Monday following the half-term holiday week.
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Official Sandwell college term dates and education updates.