Children across Dorset returned back to school this week after enjoying their Christmas holidays.

We've put together a handy guide of the term dates for Dorset schools and bank holidays - which could come in helpful when planning your family holiday!

Spring term dates 2022

• Spring half term - Monday, February 21 to Friday, February 25
• Spring term ends - Friday, April 8
• Easter holidays - Monday, April 11 to Friday, April 22

Bank holidays in the spring term 2022

• Good Friday - Friday, April 15
• Easter Monday - Monday, April 18

Summer term dates 2022

• Summer term starts - Monday, April 25
• Summer half term - Monday, May 30 to Friday, June 3
• Summer term ends - Friday, July 22
• Summer holidays - Monday, July 25 to Wednesday, August 31

Bank holidays in the summer term 2022

• Early May bank holiday - Monday, May 2
• Late May bank holiday - Monday, May 30
• Platinum Jubilee bank holiday - Friday, June 3
• Spring bank holiday - Thursday, June 2
• Summer bank holiday - Monday, August 29

Autumn term dates 2022 to 2023

• Autumn term starts - Thursday, September 1
• Autumn half term - Monday, October 24 to Friday, October 28
• Autumn term ends - Friday, December 16
• Christmas holidays - Monday, December 19 to Monday, January 2

Bank holidays in the autumn term 2022

• Christmas Day 2022 - Monday, December 26
• Boxing Day 2022 - Tuesday, December 27
• New Year's Day 2023 - Monday, January 2

Make sure you check with your child's school when additional inset or non-pupil days are throughout the year. Parents and carers are also being reminded that the deadline for primary, infant, junior and middle school applications is fast approaching. Applications need to be made by January 15 to have the best chance of securing a place at your child's preferred school. Councillor Andrew Parry, Dorset Council portfolio holder for children, education and early help, said: "If your child is starting school for the first time this September, or is due to start junior or middle school for the first time, then you need to submit your school application now. "Please don't risk disappointment by leaving it too late. Apply now to have the best chance of securing your child's preferred school." You can find more information here. Don't forget to sign up to our newsletter below! You can submit your own news straight to Bridport Nub News by using the 'Nub It' button on our home page. This can also be done for events on our What's On page and businesses, groups and organisations on our Local Listings page , also by using the 'Nub It' button. Please like and follow our online newspaper on your favourite social media channel. You can find us @BridportNubNews on Facebook and Twitter.