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Term Dates
In general, Astra trainning follows Buckinghamshire school dates, with some variation when a trainee is in a Hertfordshire or Hillingdon school. Incoming trainees must only book holiday for confirmed school holidays; if in doubt, contact the Astra office.
Autumn Term
- First day of term 1st Sep 2025
- Half Term 27th Oct 2025 - 31st Oct 2025
- Last day of term 19th Dec 2025
- Further Information Induction Days (trainees attend ONE of these):
Wednesday, 18 June at Aylesbury Grammar School
Friday, 27 June at Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Monday, 7 July at Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Friday, 25 July at Dr Challoner's Grammar School
Please note: some schools have a longer half term, but trainees in this category are required to attend Astra training on Wednesday, 22 October and will be undertaking a placement in primary schools on other days at this point. This will be explained at Induction in June and July. All trainees have one week of half term to comply with training requirements.
The final Professional Studies training session will be on Wednesday, 17 December. Most schools continue until 19 December. If your school finishes on 17 December, as some secondaries do, 18 and 19 December will be part of the Christmas holiday..
- First day of term
Spring Term
- First day of term 5th Jan 2026
- Half Term 16th Feb 2026 - 20th Feb 2026
- Last day of term 27th Mar 2026
- Further Information A small number of schools have slightly different Easter holidays. Check your placement school's website. You are always required to attend Astra training sessions, even if they fall during your placement school's holidays.
- First day of term
Summer Term
- First day of term 13th Apr 2026
- Half Term 25th May 2026 - 29th May 2026
- Last day of term 3rd Jul 2026
- Further Information Certification Evening: Monday 6 July - a formal celebration to mark the end of the course, including the presentation of Qualified Teacher Status to all successful Astra Partnership Trainees
- First day of term