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Whether you’re helping your child settle in, plan their future or want to stay connected with college life – this is your hub for everything you need to know. Discover key dates, guidance and resources, all in one place.
Spring Term
5th Jan 2026 – 13th Feb 2026
23rd Feb 2026 – 27th Mar 2026
Summer Term
13th Apr 2026 – 22nd May 2026
1st Jun 2026 – 26th Jun 2026
Exam Dates 2025/26
The Personal Development Programme is for all students at Calderdale College and plays a vital role in shaping confident, capable and well-rounded individuals.
It also builds employability by nurturing essential skills such as teamwork, problem-solving and communication that employers actively seek. It also supports wellbeing, strengthening mental health and resilience through opportunities to take part in social, creative and physical activities.
Personal development enhances learning by deepening subject knowledge and making education more engaging and meaningful beyond the classroom.
In addition, it can help to prepare students for progression by equipping you with the confidence and practical tools needed to pursue employment, apprenticeships or university pathways.
Above all, it develops the whole person, encouraging independence, cultural awareness, personal growth and active citizenship that enables you to contribute positively to their communities and future careers.
We encourage you to discuss this programme with your young person and support them as they engage with these new learning opportunities. Should you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Safeguarding keeps children, young people and adults safe from a range of potential harm. It also involves preventing harm to students as well as reactive action of misbehaviour and maltreatment to ensure safety.
Calderdale College recognises that it has a statutory and moral duty to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults receiving education and training at the College.
It is the policy of the College to ensure that:
The College has detailed procedures to provide a clear direction to staff and the application of these procedures is mandatory.
Prevent is about supporting students and helping to prevent them from becoming involved in extremist or terrorist activities.
Radicalisation is when extremists get other people to join them in their extreme views, and push crime and violence as a way to support a cause. Stopping people from being drawn into extreme violence is something we can all help with.
At Calderdale College, we are proud of our inclusive, respectful community. Our staff treat everyone with professionalism and kindness, and we expect the same in return.
To help make sure every student is on track from the very start, we’ve introduced a new Early Intervention Policy. This ensures students and their parents/guardians understand our expectations early in the year and can take action quickly if there are concerns.
This is not something we ever want to do – but with thousands of students, it’s vital that everyone has the opportunity to learn in a positive and safe environment.
At Calderdale College, success comes from the simple 4 As:
Our tutors are committed to helping students achieve their potential, and many go on to outstanding careers. With dedication and the right attitude, your young person can have an incredible experience at Calderdale College.
If you ever need help, guidance or support for your child while they study with us, our Student Services team is here for you. You can contact our Student Services team by email at studentservices@calderdale.ac.uk or by phone on 01422 399 367.
With MyCalderdale, students can find everything they need to know about joining us, all in one place. Once they start their course, students will use the app to access their timetable and report any absences.
Inside the app, they can:
Parents/carers should encourage students to spend time on their coursework and to think about it as early as possible. You could discuss with the students the planning and timing of the work.
Parents/carers may provide their child with access to resource materials and discuss the coursework. However, you should not give direct advice on what should or should not be included.
A student who needs more specific help should be encouraged to speak to their tutor.
You can support with the ethical use of AI by being aware of how AI can and cannot be used. This will help prevent the risk of malpractice and therefore sanctions imposed by the awarding body on the student. Please click here for more information on AI use.
The work that students submit as an assignment must be their own. They must make sure that the final product/assessment is in their own words and isn’t copied or paraphrased from another source such as an AI tool, and the content reflects their own independent work. This ensures that a student can demonstrate their own knowledge, skills, and understanding required for the qualification, as set out in the qualification specification.
Any use of AI which means students have not independently demonstrated their own attainment is likely to be considered malpractice and can incur sanctions from the awarding body.
You can easily reach the college by bus or train — use the map below to plan your journey and see the best route for students.
Halifax Bus Station is approximately a 20-minute walk from campus, and Halifax Train Station is similarly within walking distance.
For bus travel, services such as 542, 587 and 592 stop near Parkinson Lane / King Cross, just a few minutes’ walk from the college.
If driving, we have 3 FREE car parks available on site.
Term Dates
Spring Term
5 Jan 2026 – 13 Feb 2026
23 Feb 2026 – 27 Mar 2026
College closure – 11 March 2026
Summer Term
13 Apr 2026 – 22 May 2026
1 Jun 2026 – 26 Jun 2026
Calderdale College
Francis Street
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 3UZ
United Kingdom
