Both of our Nurseries are term-time only settings and are open for 190 days each school year.
We broadly follow the Norfolk County Council’s Norfolk Model Calendar when deciding our term dates.
Scottow opening hours: Monday to Friday; 8.50am to 3.20pm.
North Walsham opening hours: Monday to Friday; 8.45am to 3.15pm.
Additionally, at our Scottow Nursery, children entitled to 3 and 4 Year Old Norfolk CC funding may attend Twilight sessions for an additional hour on Tuesdays or Thursdays each week.
April 2026 – July 2026
Summer Term 1: Tuesday 14th April – Friday 22nd May
Brightstart will be closed on May Day Bank Holiday – Monday 4th May
Summer Term 2: Monday 1st June – Friday 17th July
September 2026 – July 2027
Autumn Term 1: Thursday 3rd September – Thursday 22nd October
Autumn Term 2: Monday 2nd November – Friday 18th December
Spring Term 1: Tuesday 5th January 2027 – Friday 12th February
Spring Term 2: Monday 22nd February – Thursday 25th March
Summer Term 1: Tuesday 13th April – Friday 28th May
Brightstart will be closed on May Day Bank Holiday – Monday 3rd May
Summer Term 2: Monday 7th June – Wednesday 21st July
Emergency Closure