We are well and truly into the swing of 2015 and the Christmas holidays are a world away.
Youngsters in Essex are easing back into the transition from home to classroom, and parents might be secretly thankful for a bit of quiet time.
So if you're itching to know when the next half-term break in Essex is see the dates below:
Spring term 2015
Monday, January 5 to Friday, March 27
Half Term - February 16 to February 20
Summer term 2015
Monday, April 13 to Wednesday, July 22
Half Term - May 25 to May 29 2015 and May Bank Holiday on May 4
Autumn term 2015
Thursday, September 3 to Friday, December 18
Half Term - October 26 to October 30
Spring term 2016
Monday, January 4 to Thursday, March 24 2016
Half Term - February 15 to February 19
Summer term 2016
Monday, April 11 to Friday, July 22 2016
Half Term - May 31 to June 3, and May Bank Holiday on May 2
