As the festive season approaches, Central Training Academy will be closing for the Christmas break to allow staff and students time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the holidays.
📅 Last Day of Term – By Course and Location:
Hairdressing Learners
Southend Study Programme Learners Last day is Tuesday 9th December
- Southend Apprentices Last day is Wednesday 10th December
- Clacton Study Programme Learners: Last day is Wednesday 10th December
Study Programme Learners
Clacton: Last day is Thursday 18th December
Grays: Last day is Thursday 18th December
Aylesbury: Last day is Wednesday 17th December
Stevenage: Last day is Thursday 18th December
Other Locations
Please check with your tutor for your final day of term
🎓 Return Date for All Learners:
Monday 5th January 2026
Make sure to plan ahead and speak to your tutor if you’re unsure about your specific finish date. Wishing all our learners a restful and well-deserved break!
FAQ
🎓 What Happens When We Return?
When term resumes, we’ll be back to normal with practical training, support sessions, and careers advice – helping you work towards your qualifications and next steps for 2026.
🧠 Stay Well Over the Holidays
The festive break can be exciting, but it’s also normal to feel a bit low in the darker months. Check out our post on Surviving the Winter Blues for tips on how to take care of yourself during this time.
If you need support over the Christmas break, check out our post on Looking after your mental health which provides a lot of useful links to support services like young minds and Samaritans that can help you in your time of need.
🌟 Looking Ahead
If you’re thinking of applying for a course starting in January or September, now’s a great time to browse your options and get your application ready. Our courses page has all the details you need. Alternatively, you can search by location from our Central Training Locations page.
📌 Summary
- ✅ All centres reopen on: Monday 5th Jan 2026
- ✅ Always check dates with your tutor
- ✅ Support your wellbeing over winter
- ✅ Have a safeguarding concern? Get in touch
- ✅ New start options available for January and September
