It may seem like yesterday you were buying the turkey and presents in time for Christmas, but believe it or not, the February school half term is not a long way off.

Once school's out for the week off, you'll have to find ways to entertain your little ones, but help will be at hand - we'll be putting together guides to get you through the break with lots of ideas and things to do.

But before all that there's definitely one thing you need to know - when the half-term starts and finishes.

Here are the essential dates for your diary:

Hillingdon : Half-term is from Monday February 15 to Friday February 19

Ealing : Half-term is from Monday February 15 to Friday February 19

Harrow : Half-term is from Monday February 15 to Friday February 19

Brent : Half-term is from Monday February 15 to Friday February 19

Hounslow : Half-term is from Monday February 15 to Friday February 19

Hammersmith & Fulham : Half-term is from Monday February 15 to Friday February 19

Kensington & Chelsea : Half term is from Monday February 15 to Friday February 19

These dates could be subject to change as some schools do differ, so if you're in doubt it's probably best to check with your child's school directly.

Keep track of the weather throughout the half-term:

Will you be crunching in fresh snow or snuggled in a blanket away from the rain?

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