INFORMATION EVENING FOR PARENTS/CARERS
Supporting Young People with their Mental Health
Tuesday 13 October 2026

As part of our ongoing efforts and work to support our young people with their wellbeing, we have been working with Time To Talk, a Newbury-based counselling service. 

To coincide with World Mental Health Day on Saturday 10 October, we have invited Time to Talk to host a mental health and well-being information evening at school aimed at those living with or supporting a child or young person. The session will draw upon our collective knowledge and experience of working with this age group with a view to sharing the information that we have found most useful as both practitioners and parents ourselves.

This information evening is on Tuesday 13 October at 6:00pm in the Main Hall. Please note that this evening is for parents and carers only – not for students as the input from Time to Talk will be directed towards parents.

If you would like to join us, please complete the online form by midday on Tuesday 13 October. The link to the online form is here: MH & WB Information Evening | Tuesday 13 October 2026

For more information, you can read the letter here: Time to Talk Mental Health & Wellbeing Information Evening letter October 2026

WELLBEING NEWSLETTER
Issue 15–October 2026

Please find our latest edition of the Wellbeing Newsletter. This issue focusses on World Mental Health Day and the theme of 'Real Voices, Real Change'. There are lots of tips and links that will help you to support young people with their mental health and wellbeing.

Have a read by clicking the link here: Wellbeing Newsletter | Issue 15 | Little Heath School

DETENTION FINISH TIME
Temporary Change 

If your child is due to attend an SLT DT on either of the following dates, please be aware that the session will finish at 4:30pm instead of 5:00pm:

• Wednesday 14 October
• Wednesday 21 October

This is a temporary change, and SLT DTs will return to their usual arrangements after the October half-term.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

RESPECT FOR STAFF
During Drop off and Pick up

We would like to take this opportunity to remind all parents and carers of the importance of keeping the area immediately outside the school safe for everyone.

Please do not park on the zig zag or double yellow lines, on pavements, or stop in a way that causes an obstruction. Please do not block access to side roads, driveways and the school gates. These restrictions are in place to ensure that children can enter and leave the school safely, with clear visibility for both pedestrians and drivers. Parking directly opposite the gates also causes issues for the buses turning into the school entrance. 

We expect all members of our school community to treat our staff and one another with courtesy and respect at all times. Verbal abuse towards staff is unacceptable. 

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us to keep our children, families and staff safe.

EXTRA-CURRICULAR TIMETABLE
Updated October 2026

We have made some additions to the Extra-Curricular Timetable for the Autumn Term. You can find it on our website here: Extra Curricular | Little Heath School

FOODBANK HOUSE COMPETITION
Closes Friday 13 November

We have been working with the West Berks Foodbank, a charity organisation and member of the Trussell Trust, that works hard to collect food donations and distribute them to people in need in the West Berks area on a weekly basis.

We are linking this appeal with our annual in-school house competition. The house that collects the most food will receive the most house points to add to the running total.

The house competition will launch to all year groups in the week commencing w/c 19 October with the aim of raising as much food aid as possible before the deadline date of Friday 13 November.

We would be hugely appreciative of any food items that you could donate to the appeal. Generally, these need to be long-life products that are in date, such as . . .

• tinned, dried or packet food items
  • tinned veg
  • pasta sauce
  • UHT milk
  • coffee
  • cereal
  • tinned tomatoes
  • sugar
  • sponge puddings
• Toiletries and household items
  • toilet roll
  • shower gel
  • deodorant

All donated items can be brought to T19 in the Geography Block or handed to any geography teacher.

Thank you!

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD
Sign Up by TODAY (Friday 9 October)

If your child would like to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, please complete the form linked below with your child’s details and your permission for them to participate: Duke of Edinburgh BRONZE award 2026-27 | Application form 2026. 

This must be completed by TODAY, Friday 9 October 2026, at which point places will be confirmed in time for the first student meeting on Tuesday 20 October 2026. 

We have received a number of questionnaire responses from students but have not received parental consent. Please check with your child and ensure that both elements of the application process are complete. The link to the student questionnaire is on Satchel One.

For more details, read the information letter here: LHS DofE Letter October 2026

If you would like to find out more about the provision at Little Heath School for Year 9 and 10 students, view the presentation from the latest information evening here: DofE Information Evening September 2026

KS4 INFORMATION EVENING
Request for Feedback

Just a reminder for those who attended the KS4 Information Evening at the end of September to complete the feedback form. You can find the link to the online survey here: KS4 Information Evening | Feedback Form 2026 or via the QR code on the handout (given out on the evening).  

FLU VACCINATIONS
Consent Deadline – Monday 19 October

Help protect your child from flu this winter! The free flu vaccine helps protect children, families and school communities before winter, when flu can spread more easily. The School Immunisation Team will be in school on Wednesday 25 November to provide the flu vaccine to every child from Year 7 to Year 11.

Please submit a YES or NO consent form, even if your child has already had a flu vaccine since September 2026. Families who have not submitted a form may receive reminders from the Immunisation Team. The deadline to submit your response is Monday 19 October.

Complete your consent form for the nasal vaccination here: Nasal Flu Vaccination Consent Form Link

Complete your consent form for the injectable vaccination here: Injectable Flu Vaccination Consent Form Link

For more information, read the letter from the School Immunisation Team here: Flu Vaccination Information | Berkshire NHS School Immunisation Team

THE SECRET TO GCSE SUCCESS
Wednesday 14 October, 7:00pm-8:00pm

Feeling unsure how to help your child through GCSEs without constant arguments or overwhelm? You’re not alone.

Join this free, one-hour webinar to uncover the real secret to GCSE success – and how you as a parent can make the biggest difference (without needing to be a subject expert).

We’ll cover:

• What makes some students sail through, while others struggle
• The emotional rollercoaster of Year 11 - and how to survive it
• Practical revision tips and mindset strategies that actually work

Whether your teen’s getting ready to start GCSEs, or already knee-deep in revision, this session will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and (finally) a bit more in control.

It’s designed to help parents feel confident supporting their teens at home, so they arrive in school calmer, more motivated, and better prepared.

Here’s the link to join: https://parentguidetoeducation.com/reg/gcse-success/3118

DUKE OF EDINBURGH AWARD
Sign Up by TODAY (Friday 9 October)

If your child would like to take part in the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, please complete the form linked below with your child’s details and your permission for them to participate: Duke of Edinburgh BRONZE award 2026-27 | Application form 2026. 

This must be completed by TODAY, Friday 9 October 2026, at which point places will be confirmed in time for the first student meeting on Tuesday 20 October 2026. 

We have received a number of questionnaire responses from students but have not received parental consent. Please check with your child and ensure that both elements of the application process are complete. The link to the student questionnaire is on Satchel One.

For more details, read the information letter here: LHS DofE Letter October 2026

If you would like to find out more about the provision at Little Heath School for Year 9 and 10 students, view the presentation from the latest information evening here: DofE Information Evening September 2026

FLU VACCINATIONS
Consent Deadline – Monday 19 October

Help protect your child from flu this winter! The free flu vaccine helps protect children, families and school communities before winter, when flu can spread more easily. The School Immunisation Team will be in school on Wednesday 25 November to provide the flu vaccine to every child from Year 7 to Year 11.

Please submit a YES or NO consent form, even if your child has already had a flu vaccine since September 2026. Families who have not submitted a form may receive reminders from the Immunisation Team. The deadline to submit your response is Monday 19 October.

Complete your consent form for the nasal vaccination here: Nasal Flu Vaccination Consent Form Link

Complete your consent form for the injectable vaccination here: Injectable Flu Vaccination Consent Form Link

For more information, read the letter from the School Immunisation Team here: Flu Vaccination Information | Berkshire NHS School Immunisation Team

THE SECRET TO GCSE SUCCESS
Wednesday 14 October, 7:00pm-8:00pm

Feeling unsure how to help your child through GCSEs without constant arguments or overwhelm? You’re not alone.

Join this free, one-hour webinar to uncover the real secret to GCSE success – and how you as a parent can make the biggest difference (without needing to be a subject expert).

We’ll cover:

• What makes some students sail through, while others struggle
• The emotional rollercoaster of Year 11 - and how to survive it
• Practical revision tips and mindset strategies that actually work

Whether your teen’s getting ready to start GCSEs, or already knee-deep in revision, this session will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and (finally) a bit more in control.

It’s designed to help parents feel confident supporting their teens at home, so they arrive in school calmer, more motivated, and better prepared.

Here’s the link to join: https://parentguidetoeducation.com/reg/gcse-success/3118

PPE TIMETABLE

PPEs start next Friday. Please see the email from Arbor with a link to your personalised timetable. It has been emailed to both students and parents/carers. Please note that it is a live document, so changes may occur ahead of the start date.

KS4 INFORMATION EVENING
Request for Feedback

Just a reminder for those who attended the KS4 Information Evening at the end of September to complete the feedback form. You can find the link to the online survey here: KS4 Information Evening | Feedback Form 2026 or via the QR code on the handout (given out on the evening).  

FLU VACCINATIONS
Consent Deadline – Monday 19 October

Help protect your child from flu this winter! The free flu vaccine helps protect children, families and school communities before winter, when flu can spread more easily. The School Immunisation Team will be in school on Wednesday 25 November to provide the flu vaccine to every child from Year 7 to Year 11.

Please submit a YES or NO consent form, even if your child has already had a flu vaccine since September 2026. Families who have not submitted a form may receive reminders from the Immunisation Team. The deadline to submit your response is Monday 19 October.

Complete your consent form for the nasal vaccination here: Nasal Flu Vaccination Consent Form Link

Complete your consent form for the injectable vaccination here: Injectable Flu Vaccination Consent Form Link

For more information, read the letter from the School Immunisation Team here: Flu Vaccination Information | Berkshire NHS School Immunisation Team

SIXTH FORM OPEN EVENING
Thursday 5 November 2026

Year 11 students are invited to join us for our Sixth Form Open Evening on Thursday 5 November, from 5:30pm until 7:45pm. 

There will be opportunities to visit departments and find out about the subjects and courses available, along with talks from the Headteacher, Mr Ramsden, the Head of Sixth Form, Mr Jessop, and Head Students and Prefects at 6:15pm and 7:15pm.

To register your attendance, please complete the online form here: Sixth Form Open Evening | Online Registration 2026

THE SECRET TO GCSE SUCCESS
Wednesday 14 October, 7:00pm-8:00pm

Feeling unsure how to help your child through GCSEs without constant arguments or overwhelm? You’re not alone.

Join this free, one-hour webinar to uncover the real secret to GCSE success – and how you as a parent can make the biggest difference (without needing to be a subject expert).

We’ll cover:

• What makes some students sail through, while others struggle
• The emotional rollercoaster of Year 11 - and how to survive it
• Practical revision tips and mindset strategies that actually work

Whether your teen’s getting ready to start GCSEs, or already knee-deep in revision, this session will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and (finally) a bit more in control.

It’s designed to help parents feel confident supporting their teens at home, so they arrive in school calmer, more motivated, and better prepared.

Here’s the link to join: https://parentguidetoeducation.com/reg/gcse-success/3118