4 Organisation Structure The Academy is organised into Learning Villages based upon the following combinations of subjects: • Communications (English and world languages) • Maths and Computing • Humanities • Science and Technology (incorporating Business) • Arts and Sport Students move between the Learning Villages for their lessons to ensure they get the specialist teaching they need. If students require additional support, our Access department provides SEN support, language development, behaviour support, counselling and alternative curriculum provision. Timings of the Academy Day 8.40 Start of School Day for Students 8.40 - 9.10 Preparation Time – based in year group areas. 9.10 - 10.10 Period 1 10.10 - 11.30 Period 2 First Break 10.10 - 10.30 Year 9 & Sixth Form Second Break 10.40 - 11.00 Year 7 & Year 10 Third Break 11.10 - 11.30 Year 8 & Year 11 11.30 - 12.30 Period 3 - PCD 12.30 - 14.10 Period 4 First Lunch 12.30 - 13.00 Year 7 and Year 10 Second Lunch 13.05 - 13.35 Year 9 and Sixth Form Third Lunch 13.40 - 14.10 Year 8 and Year 11 14.10 - 15.10 Period 5 15.10 End of the School Day for all students Term Dates Autumn Term 2025 Staff Training Days - 1st September, 3rd November Term Starts - Tuesday 2nd September Half Term - Monday 27th October - Friday 31st October Term Ends - Friday 19th December Spring Term 2026 Staff Training Day - Monday 5th January Term Starts - Tuesday 6th January Half Term - Monday 16th February - Friday 20th February Term Ends - Friday 27th March Summer Term 2026 Staff Training Day - Monday 13th April Term Starts - Tuesday 14th April Half Term - Monday 25th May - Friday 29th May Term Ends - Friday 17th July The Academy operates a similar term structure to Bedford Borough Council schools. From time to time training days may vary. TERM DATES 2025 - 2026
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