Key dates in September 2025

Key events and national days aimed at education professionals in Waltham Forest.

Monday 1 September

Start of Autumn term

Start of the academic year 2025-2026

Monday 1 September

Start of Primary school place application window

This year's application window runs from 1 September 2025 until 11.59pm on 15 January 2026.  

Monday 1 September

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. 

Monday 8 September

Waltham Forest Safeguarding Children Board (WFSCB)

The Waltham Forest Safeguarding Children Board will take place on Monday 8 September from 1pm to 3pm. 

Thursday 25 September

Safeguarding in Education Settings

Meeting providing updates on safeguarding in education.