Key events and national days aimed at education professionals in Waltham Forest.
New Years Day
Bank holiday
Primary School Admissions Deadline
Deadline for parents and carers to apply for their child's primary school place for September 2027.
London RISE Open Education Fortnight
The London RISE Open Education Fortnight series aims to be a collaborative pan-London initiative showcasing and sharing exemplary educational practices that are making a positive impact on children's learning and development across all age phases.
Our ambition is to deliver a London wide programme of school visits focused on the four national education priorities, thus extending teachers’ and educational leaders’ professional growth and learning in the following areas:
Attendance (RISE support for improving attendance in schools) RISE attendance improvement - GOV.UK
Inclusive Mainstream (RISE support for inclusive mainstream education) RISE support for inclusive mainstream education - GOV.UK
Reception Year Quality (RISE support for reception improvement) Reception improvement offer - GOV.UK
Attainment (RISE support for improving attainment in schools) RISE attainment improvement - GOV.UK
Schools interested in hosting visits should read submit an expression of interest no later than 5pm, Tuesday 20 October 2026.