UNIFORM
Outcome of Unannounced Inspection
We conducted an unannounced uniform inspection yesterday for all students in Years 7–10. We are pleased to share that the overwhelming majority of students were dressed to a very high standard and looked extremely smart.
If your child had a uniform concern, this will be recorded as a behaviour point on Arbor. If you do not see a point on Arbor then there were no issues identified with your child's uniform. The main issues identified included:
- Students having phones in their pockets rather than turned off and in their bags
- Skirts rolled up so they are too short
- Tight trousers or leggings
- Flared trousers
- Trainers instead of school shoes
- Excessive jewellery
- Coloured nail varnish is not allowed, and false nails must not be worn
Tutors will carry out another round of uniform checks next week, and we will continue to complete unannounced inspections alongside our regular weekly line-ups.
Please refer to the letter emailed home today with more information. Full details of our uniform expectations can be found in our policy here: Little Heath School | Uniform
We are very grateful for the continued support from families and appreciate all those who consistently meet our expectations.
TRIAL LUNCHTIME CHANGES
From 17 to 27 March 2026
We are currently exploring the possibility of reducing our lunchtime from 45 minutes to 35 minutes from September 2026. This would mean that school would also finish ten minutes earlier, at 3.15pm. Before any decision is made, it is essential that we understand whether this would be workable for students and staff, particularly in relation to food service and movement around the site.
To help us test this, we will be running a lunchtime food service trial from Tuesday 17 March to Friday 27 March.
Reducing lunchtime by ten minutes may offer several advantages, including an earlier finish to the school day, helping improve attendance at after-school intervention sessions and enrichment.
This trial does not mean a final decision has been made. If the trial indicates that the reduced lunch period is not viable, we will not pursue it further. If it is viable, we will then explore other implications of a shorter lunch break and an earlier end to the school day. Parents and carers are welcome to share any initial thoughts or questions by contacting Mr Coulson, who is leading this piece of work. His email is jcoulson@littleheath.org.uk.
You can read the full details here: LHS Trial change to lunchtime - March 2026
CULTURAL CELEBRATION EVENING
Tuesday 24 March, 6:00pm
Join us on Tuesday 24 March for our Cultural Celebration Evening, organised by our Diversity Society students.
Tickets are now on sale for £2 each on ParentMail. Ticket sales close on Friday 20 March.
More information about this evening event, and our 'Celebration of Cultures' Day on Thursday 26 March, can be found in this letter: Celebration of Cultures at LHS - Letter to parents March 2026
AUDITIONS
Spring Concert
The Spring Concert takes place on Tuesday 5 May. Students from all year groups are invited to audition on Tuesday 14 April. Students can perform a solo piece or a group act, and in any style of music they wish.
Sign up outside the Music Office. For more information, speak to Mrs Berkeley.
WE ARE RECRUITING!
Student & Family Support Officer (Deputy DSL) – New Role
We are seeking a compassionate, relational, and highly motivated professional to join our Student Support Team in a pivotal role at the heart of our safeguarding and early help provision. If you, or someone you know, may be interested in the role, please visit our school website for more information: Little Heath School | Support Staff Vacancies
SUPPORT FOR CAREERS EVENTS
17 | 18 | 20 March
The Education Business Partnership is running three events next week for Years 7, 8 and 10. They are looking for volunteers who could spare a little time next week to support these fun opportunities to inspire the future workforce!
For more information on these events, read the flyer here: EBP Careers Events | LHS | March 2026 or email events@ebp.org.uk. If you are interested in helping at future careers events at Little Heath School, please do get in touch.
THE LITTLE RECYCLERS
Clothing Collection Fundraiser
We will have a clothing collection on Friday 17 April with The Little Recyclers. To find out what items are accepted, please refer to their website: Acceptable items | The Little Recyclers. We receive 45p for every kilo of clothing donated, so every little helps.
Please bag up your donated items and label them with your HOUSE NAME and bring them to Reception on Thursday 16 April or BETWEEN 8:00am and 9:00am on Friday 17 April.
