BICYCLE LICENCE
From 2 November 2026
From 2 November, all students who cycle to school must have a Bicycle Licence in order to bring their bicycle into school. Securing this licence involves a simple process, where students and parents have to select the link below, and then agree to follow these simple rules around bicycle safety:
- Walk their bicycles at all times whilst on the school site. Bicycle riding is not permitted on the school site.
- Follow the laws of the road whilst cycling to and from school, including cycling on the left hand side of the road.
- Not have two students to a bicycle. Students cannot give a ride to another person, either sitting on the handlebars or elsewhere on the bicycle.
- Wear a helmet when on their journey to and from school.
- Follow all instructions from LHS staff around bicycles, including stopping and getting off their bicycle immediately when instructed.
If students cycle to school without a licence, or if their licence is withdrawn, then they will be banned from bringing a bicycle on to the school site. This is done with the best interests of all of our students and staff in mind.
To secure a licence for your child, please click on this link: Apply for an LHS Bicycle Licence
REQUIRED STATIONERY
Being fully equipped and ready to learn helps students make a positive start to every lesson, reduces unnecessary disruption and ensures that valuable learning time is not lost. All students are expected to have the following equipment with them every day:
- Pencil case
- Pen
- Pencil
- Highlighter
- Rubber
- Purple pens
- Calculator
- Ruler
We would be grateful if you could please check that your child has all the above equipment and that items are replaced when they run out, are lost or are no longer usable. Many stationery items can be purchased from our on-site Resources shop (L3, A Block). We also have some stationery packs, calculators and gum shields available for purchase on ParentMail.
FREE SCHOOL MEALS ALLOWANCE
Changes to Eligibility Criteria
There have been some changes to the Free School Meals (FSM) programme, which came into effect on 1 September 2026.
The government has broadened the eligibility criteria, meaning that a greater number of families will now qualify for free school meals. In particular, from September, all children in households receiving Universal Credit will be entitled to free school meals, regardless of overall household income.
For more information, and to apply, visit our website: Little Heath School | Catering
Please note: The current allowance for FSM at Little Heath School is £2.80 per child, per day. Any additional items purchased over this amount or during break time will need to be paid for via the ‘cashless’ system.
TEMPEST SCHOOL PHOTOGRAPHS
Orders by 5 October for FREE delivery
Have you ordered your school individual photo yet? The closing date for free delivery back to school is Monday 5 October. Order through the Tempest website using your unique link that was emailed to you, or if you have received paper order forms, visit www.tempest-orders.co.uk.
If you need any assistance in ordering your photos, feel free to contact Tempest on 01736 751555 (option 5).
SCHOOL VACANCIES
Support Staff Vacancies
If you, or someone you know, is looking for a new role, have a look at our website for our current support staff vacancies:
- Student Support Provision Coordinator – Closes Monday 28 September, 8:00am
- PE & Send Learning Mentor – Closes Friday 2 October
Find out more here: Little Heath School | Support staff vacancies
WEST BERKSHIRE FOODBANK
Harvest Festival 2026
West Berks Foodbank is still providing approximately 1000 clients every month with seven-day food parcels, and we can only do this with the help of our local community.
Attached is a poster that could support your Harvest Festival campaign together with a suggested shopping list. The poster shows the items that we desperately needed.
If you can help, please find more information here: West Berkshire Foodbank | Harvest Festival
ROMAN FAMILY FUN DAY
West Berkshire Museum, Saturday 3 October
Please find information below regarding the Roman Family Fun Day at the West Berkshire Museum on Saturday 3 October, 10am-3pm.
Read more here: Roman Family Fun Day | West Berkshire Museum
