1 September–18 December 2026
Half term: 26–30 October
INSET: 1 September, 23 October and 30 November
Information for parents and carers.
Key dates, routine procedures and answers to common questions in one clear place.
Academic year 2026–27
Term dates and holidays.
Dates below are drawn from the uploaded demonstration term-date document. Individual school calendars may also contain events and training days.
5 January–25 March 2027
Half term: 15–19 February
Good Friday: 26 March
Easter Monday: 29 March
12 April–15 July 2027
Half term: 31 May–4 June
INSET: 25 June and 15 July
Attendance
Reporting an absence or appointment.
If a child is absent, families should text the school before 8.30am where possible, including the child’s full name, form group and reason. A text is required on each day of absence.
For unavoidable appointments during the school day, email evidence and collection arrangements at least 24 hours in advance where possible.
Read absence guidanceAdmissions
Open events.
Meet staff and pupils, tour the facilities and learn about curriculum, pastoral care and enrichment. All events listed are fictional.
Reddish Vale Academy
Secondary and sixth-form open evening, 5.00–8.00pm.
Register interest →Northgate High School
Year 7 open evening, 5.30–7.30pm.
Register interest →Bridgewater Park Primary
Reception family morning, 9.30–11.30am.
Register interest →Frequently asked questions
Quick answers for families.
Text 07521 700 701 before 8.30am where possible. Include the child’s full name, form group and details of the absence. Repeat this on each day of absence.
A live trust website would link to each school’s own website for uniform, lunch menus, transport, clubs, curriculum and named contacts.
Start by contacting the school’s SENDCo or pastoral team. Support is planned through a graduated approach with pupils, families and relevant professionals.
Contact the relevant school and ask for the Designated Safeguarding Lead. Where a child is in immediate danger, contact emergency services.
The demonstration use case drafts a possible response only. A trained member of staff should review, amend and approve it before sending, particularly where the enquiry is sensitive or relates to an individual child.
AI USE CASE DEMONSTRATION
Email Enquiries Draft Response Agent.
Complete the fictional enquiry form to see how an AI-supported workflow could prepare a consistent first draft. Everything happens locally in your browser: no information is sent or stored.
Generated draft
Your demonstration draft will appear here.
A real implementation should include authentication, approved templates, audit logs, data-loss prevention, escalation rules and human approval.
Get in touch
How can we help?
For this portfolio site, contact buttons are illustrative and do not submit personal data.
General enquiries
enquiries@cliftonbridgeeducation.co.uk
0161 000 0000
Admissions
Contact the relevant fictional school or register interest in an open event.
Trust office
Clifton Bridge Education
Greater Manchester, United Kingdom