YEAR 9 MAIN TALK

The session was presented by Mrs Rayner (Assistant Head - KS4), Mrs Parsons (Head of Year 9) and Mr Coulson (Deputy Head)

A timeline for the year ahead, along with key guidance and support to help you and your child navigate this hugely important year in your child's life, introduction of key members of staff, and avenues of support or information that you or your child might access throughout the year ahead.

View the presentation here: Main Talk Year 9 Parents Information Evening – September 2025

REVISION SKILLS

Session by Mrs Canning, Head of History

Does your child know how to actually revise properly? We will show you a range of strategies that you can use to help your child make sure they are revising in an effective manner for their GCSEs.

View the presentation here: Revision Skills - September 2025

SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD WITH MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR EXAM ANXIETY

Session by Ms Button, Deputy Head, and Mr Linz, Student Wellbeing Lead

If your child is finding school tough, or they are particularly nervous about upcoming exams, then come to this workshop to explore practical advice about how you can support them through a hugely important stage of their life.

View the presentation here: Supporting Your Child with Mental Health and Exam Stress – September 2025

HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR ENGLISH GCSE

Session by Mrs Kemp, Head of English

The English department will tell you everything you need to know about the English GCSE course at Little Heath, including what you can do to support your child, and where to find important materials.

View the Year 9 presentation here: Year 9: How to be successful in your English GCSE - September 2025

View the Year 11 presentation here: Year 11: How to be successful in your English GCSE - September 2025

HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN MATHS GCSE

Session by Mrs Gardiner, KS4 Maths Lead

The Maths department will tell you everything you need to know about the Maths GCSE course at Little Heath, including what you can do to support your child, and where to find important materials.

View the presentation here: How to be Successful in Maths GCSE - September 2025

Useful links document: KS4 Maths – Useful links

WHAT NEXT AFTER YEAR 11?

Session by Mr Jessop, Head of Sixth Form

Is your child unsure what they want to do next year? If you want to know more about the different routes on offer, including apprenticeships, college courses and our own Sixth Form, then Mr Jessop will guide you through everything you need.

View the presentation here: What Happens After Year 11 – September 2025

A GUIDE TO GCSE COURSEWORK

Session by Mrs Kukkuk, KS4 RE Lead, and Mrs Rayner, Assistant Head KS4

Is your child doing a subject with GCSE coursework? Do you know how much the coursework is worth? Do you want to support your child to take advantage of the marks available to them that can take the pressure off the final exams? 

View the presentation here: A Guide to GCSE Coursework - September 2025

UNDERSTANDING EXAM ACCESS ARRANGEMENTS

Session by Ms Jones, SENDCO

Ms Jones will be running a session for anyone who would like further information about Access Arrangements for exams. Ms Jones will be sharing further information about techniques on how to use extra time, a scribe, a reader or how rest breaks will be used moving forward.

View the presentation here: Understanding Exam Access Arrangements - September 2025

GETTING ORGANISED FOR YEAR 11

Session by Mrs Whitford, Assistant Head

There are so many online revision platforms available, and this workshop will help you to know which ones your child should be using. We will also cover important organisational challenges for the year ahead, including writing (and sticking to) revision timetables.

View the presentation here: Getting Organised for Year 11–September 2025

Support with Reading

Please download the attached document to support with reading at home. It has helpful tips on the benefits of reading, how you can encourage and support reading at home, and a recommended reading list: Supporting Reading at Home & Recommended Reading List 2025

Careers

Please visit our Careers page for information: LHS Careers

Contact Careers Lead, Mrs Wooller, for more information on careers advice and activities, and higher education information, by emailing ewooller@littleheath.org.uk. 

Pupil Premium

Please visit our Pupil Premium page for information: LHS Pupil Premium

Contact Pupil Premium Progress Leader, Mrs Wraight, for more information on Pupil Premium and the support available to your child, by emailing mwraight@littleheath.org.uk. 

Stationery

Please visit our website for information on required stationery and equipment: LHS Required Stationery & Equipment

A number of stationery packs, calculators and PE equipment can be purchased via ParentMail or from the on-site stationery shop within the Resources department, and are very competitively priced.

Uniform

Please visit our website for the uniform policy: LHS Uniform

As a school, we support and encourage the reuse of school uniform, and regularly have second-hand uniform sales at evening events. The stand is managed by our Eco-Committee students. All items are sold for a suggested donation of £2 per item and the money raised goes towards Eco-Committee projects, climate-focussed trips for all year groups and our Year 7 Eco Day.

To find out more about sustainability at Little Heath School, visit our page: Sustainability at LHS

For more information on buying pre-loved Little Heath School uniform, visit: LHS Second Hand Uniform