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Term dates

Below are the PGCE term dates for 2023/24 to provide an overview of the teaching year.

Primary PGCE

Autumn 04 September 2023 to 08 December 2023
Anticipating Practice fortnight 04 September 2023 to 15 September 2023
First day of taught course 18 September 2023
Spring 02 January 2024 to 28 March 2024
Summer 15 April 2024 to 27 June 2024

Secondary PGCE

Autumn 11 September 2023 to 08 December 2023
Anticipating Practice fortnight 11 September 2023 to 22 September 2023
First day of taught course 25 September 2023
Spring 02 January 2024 to 28 March 2024
Summer 15 April 2024 to 28 June 2024

School Direct Primary PGCE

Autumn 01 September 2023 to 15 December 2023
Spring 02 January 2024 to 28 March 2024
Summer 15 April 2024 to 27 June 2024

School Direct Secondary PGCE

Autumn 01 September 2023 to 15 December 2023
Spring 02 January 2024 to 28 March 2024
Summer 15 April 2024 to 28 June 2024

(note: School Direct trainees  may have slightly different term dates to match their school term dates - please check your actual dates directly with your lead school)