Key events and national days aimed at education professionals in Waltham Forest.
Start of Autumn term
Start of the academic year 2025-2026
Start of Primary school place application window
This year's application window runs from 1 September 2025 until 11.59pm on 15 January 2026.
Start of Secondary school place application window
This year's application window runs from 1 September 2025 until 11.59pm on 31 October 2025. Applications received later than 31 October 2025 will be looked at after 3 March 2026.
Waltham Forest Safeguarding Children Board (WFSCB)
The Waltham Forest Safeguarding Children Board will take place on Monday 8 September from 1pm to 3pm.
Safeguarding in Education Settings
Meeting providing updates on safeguarding in education.