Our Poppies Farm learning centre in Hurst, Berkshire, generally follows Wokingham Borough Council school term dates for vocational courses and regular educational programmes.
Below you'll find our term dates for the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 academic years.
Please check these dates carefully, as some schools and neighbouring local authorities may follow different holiday arrangements.
Vocational courses are booked for the full academic year, while other programmes may have different booking and attendance arrangements.
Starts: Wednesday 2nd September 2026
Finishes: Friday 23rd October 2026
Starts: Monday 2nd November 2026
Finishes: Friday 18th December 2026
Starts: Monday 4th January 2027
Finishes: Friday 12th February 2027
Starts: Monday 22nd February 2027
Finishes: Thursday 25th March 2027
Starts: Monday 12th April 2027
Finishes: Friday 28th May 2027
Bank Holiday: CLOSED Monday 3rd May 2027
Starts: Monday 7th June 2027
Finishes: Friday 23rd July 2027
Starts: Monday 6th September 2027
Finishes: Friday 22nd October 2027
Starts: Monday 1st November 2027
Finishes: Friday 17th December 2027
Starts: Tuesday 4th January 2028
Finishes: Friday 11th February 2028
Starts: Monday 21st February 2028
Finishes: Friday 31st March 2028
Starts: Tuesday 18th April 2028
Finishes: Friday 26th May 2028
Bank Holiday: Closed Monday 1st May 2028
Starts: Monday 5th June 2028
Finishes: Friday 21st July 2028
Practical Education Beyond the Classroom
Providing practical, farm-based education, recognised qualifications and alternative learning opportunities at Frampton Farm in Kent and Poppies Farm in Berkshire, helping young people develop confidence, independence and skills for the future.
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