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GCSE Results Collection – Thursday, August 20th, 2026
Thu 02 Jul 2026Dear Parents/Carers,
I hope this letter finds you well. As we approach the end of the academic year, I would like to remind you that your child’s GCSE results will be available for collection on Thursday, August 20th, 2026, between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Location: Laleham Gap School
Please ensure that your child attends personally to collect their results. If they are unable to do so, they can authorise someone else (with a signed letter of consent) to collect the results on their behalf. Please note we cannot give results out over the phone. Any results that are not collected will be posted the same day to the address we have on file, please ensure we have the most up to date details for you ahead of this.
We understand that this is an important moment for both students and parents, and we look forward to celebrating their achievements together. If you have any questions or need further information, please feel free to contact the school office.
Thank you for your continued support, and we wish all students the very best as they receive their results.
Sincerely,
Molly ReadExaminations and Data Administrator -
Headteacher Letter
Tue 23 Jun 202623 June 2026
Dear Parents and Carers
I hope that this letter finds you, your friends and family in good health and coping with the heat.
The forecast for the remainder of this week in Ramsgate is hot. Please ensure you support your child to remain as comfortable as possible in school.
- We ask parents to ensure children bring their water bottles to school.
- We encourage parents to apply sunscreen before children come to school.
- We ask parents to encourage their child to come to school with a sun hat
We ask that you speak with your child regarding wearing appropriate clothing e.g. removing jumpers. Please encourage your child to use the shady areas during playtime and lunchtimes. There are
air-conditioned rooms are available for pupils at break and lunch, please encourage your child to use them if they feel hot.
We will adjust some activities such as fishing and challenger troop and strenuous outdoor activity will be limited.
Children may wear PE kits (shorts not jogging bottoms) for the remainder of this week if they prefer.
If your child has a health condition or you know heat is likely to significantly dysregulate your child, please contact your class teacher or form tutor so we can discuss the appropriateness of your child being in school and any additional actions we can take to support you.
Kind regards
Les Milton
Headteacher
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Pride Day
Mon 15 Jun 2026June 2026
Dear Parents and Carers,
Friday 26th June is going to be an off-timetable Culture and Community Day to celebrate Pride in our identities.
The ‘Laleham Gap Pride’ event and colour run celebrates the diversity in our school community. The day has been designed by students and staff to nurture healthy self-esteem, acceptance and positive relationships. As a Unicef Rights Respecting School, we are passionate about Equality. There will be an Awards Assembly for positive contributions to our school community.
Pupils will be invited to participate in activities that celebrate Inclusion and their hobbies– including Sport, Nature, Gaming and the Creative Arts. Our Fun Run will include optional colour stations (where coloured holi powder will be thrown at participants to decorate their t-shirts). If pupils choose to participate in the Colour Stations, please be aware that there is a risk of their outfit being stained. It is recommended to wear a plain pale or white t-shirt/top. Sunglasses will be provided to those who want to dash through the colour stations and everyone who completes the course (with or without the colour stations) will receive a medal. Please provide a change of clothes to prevent issues with transport home – please contact the school if you normally use a taxi and choose to collect on this day.
All pupils are invited to wear their own clothes. School uniform is always permitted, but we suggest PE Kit due to the range of activities. Please can all pupils wear, or at least bring, trainers for sport activities.
The lunch menu dessert has been adapted to celebrate Pride: Individual colourful cupcakes with buttercream and sprinkles.
Some activities are weather-dependent so the timetable and activities may have to be adapted for Health and Safety reasons. Please sign and return the consent form attached to the main school office by Friday 19th June. The day costs the school approximately £12/pupil, we are asking families for a voluntary donation of £5 to enable us to continue providing guest workshops and resources requested by our children and young people.
Many thanks for your continued support,
Ms Helen Schroepfer
Learning for Life Lead
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Public Notice
Thu 11 Jun 2026PUBLIC NOTICE
KENT COUNY COUNCIL AS LOCAL AUTHORITY
PROPOSED CHANGE TO
LALEHAM GAP SCHOOL, OZENGELL PLACE, RAMSGATE, CT12 6FH
Notice is given in accordance with section 19 (1) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006 that Kent County Council intends to make the following prescribed alterations to Laleham Gap School, Ozengell Place, Ramsgate, CT12 6FH from 1 September 2026.
- permanently increase the designated number from 188 to 208
This Notice is an extract from the complete proposal. Copies of the complete proposal can be obtained from: Robert Veale, KCC Assistant Director Education, East Kent, Brook House, Reeves Way, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 3SS. It is also available on the Kent County Council website via this link: Laleham Gap School, Newington, Ramsgate | Let’s Talk Kent
Within four weeks from the date of the publication, any person may send in a response supporting, objecting, or commenting on the proposal to Robert Veale at the above address, or email school.consultations@kent.gov.uk
The closing date for responses is 9 July 2026
Signed: Christine McInnes Publication Date: 11 June 2026
Interim Corporate Director
Children, Young People and Education
Kent County Council
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Headteacher Letter
Wed 10 Jun 2026Dear Parents and Carers
I hope that this letter finds you, your friends and family in good health.
Fundraising Thank You!
We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Tara and Sammy from Your Hair Hub in Ramsgate, who completed a fundraising trek up Scafell Pike on behalf of Friends of Laleham Gap School. They raised an incredible £1,284, which will go towards supporting our vocational skills work. Jo, who runs the salon and is also a Trustee of the charity, helped to secure resources such as hair clippers directly from WAHL. We are very grateful for all of this support.
Leading Parent Partnership Award (LPPA) Visit
We are delighted to confirm that our LPPA verification visit will take place on Tuesday 30th June 2026. As part of this process, the assessor is very keen to speak directly with a range parents to hear about your experiences and perspectives.
Your input is invaluable to us, and we would greatly appreciate your support. Spaces are limited so if you would like to support us, please register your interest early using the link or QR code below:
https://forms.office.com/e/p2MK5bJD57
You can find out more about the award and what we have been working on by visiting the LPPA page on our website: https://www.lgs.kent.sch.uk/leading-parent-partnership-award-lppa/
Increase in Laleham Gap’s Designated Number Public Notice 11 June – 9 July.
This is the final stage of this process. The governing body discussed this again recently and remain fully in favour of this change. Please read the public notice attached below:
https://letstalk.kent.gov.uk/laleham-gap
Please note the notice period closes on Thursday 9 July.
Post 16 work related course
You may have noticed a new banner displayed around the school recently. It has been designed and created by our Post 16 pupils as part of a work-related learning course with Bubblehouse, an events company specialising in the design and creation of visual installations.
During the course, pupils have not only produced the banner but have also contributed to a range of creative projects within the school community. These include designing and building sound boarding for the Phoenix cabin and creating an inflatable archway, which will be used to celebrate our Year 11 students on their Leavers Day.
Alongside these community-focused projects, students have had the opportunity to develop their own individual pieces, including creating their own inflatable designs and neon self-portraits.
All of the pupils involved have shown exceptional creativity, commitment, and teamwork throughout the programme.
Parent Questionnaire
As part of our commitment to always improving what we do, our annual Parent Survey will be shared with all parents and carers over the next few days. This is a great opportunity for you to tell us about your child’s experience and share your thoughts on school life more broadly. We really value your feedback as it helps us understand what’s working well and where we can do even better. We’d love as many families as possible to take part. Thank you in advance for your support!
Exams
We are delighted to commend our pupils for their exemplary behaviour during the recent exam period. They have demonstrated maturity, focus, and a positive attitude throughout, creating a calm and purposeful atmosphere across the school. We would also like to thank parents and carers for their continued support in helping pupils prepare so well and approach their exams with such dedication.
I would like to inform parents that from September 2026, Cathy Shuter will be reducing her working time to one day per week of remote support for children. For those who require a continuation of face-to-face support, arrangements have been made utilising our other wellbeing case worker Bhavik Chhanabhai and the wider well-being team. Those currently receiving support from Cathy, will be informed of this in the coming days, along with the plans for the continuation of their individual support. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Cathy for the outstanding contribution she has made to children, staff and the school to date, and look forward to this continuing under this new arrangement.
Reminder - Please join us for our annual Cheese and Wine evening on Wednesday 17 June at 6pm in the Wave building. This is a relaxed and friendly opportunity for parents and carers to come together, enjoy a glass of wine, and feel part of our school community. These informal gatherings offer a safe and welcoming space to meet other families, share experiences, and build supportive relationships with one another. I hope to see you then.
Best Wishes
Les Milton
Headteacher
I have been asked to share with you by Kent County Council the following School Age Childcare Survey:
The need for childcare does not stop when children reach school-age, we know that families continue to need childcare before and after school, and during the school holidays. As a result, the Department for Education is taking a strategic approach to the future of School Aged Childcare (SAC) which builds on the successes of programmes such as the National Wraparound Childcare programme, the Holidays Activities and Food programme (HAF) and the national rollout of the Free Breakfast Club programme, to ensure families are supported, year-round, by an outstanding SAC system.
The Education People’s Early Years and Childcare Service is conducting a survey on behalf of Kent County Council, of parents and carers to determine their term time and holiday childcare requirement for children aged 0-14 and up to 18 for disabled children.
The information will help us assess if there are any gaps in provision and how best to meet the needs of all families. Please find below the link and QR Code. We would be very grateful if you could please complete by 17 July 2026.
https://Parent and Carers School Age Childcare Survey – Fill in form
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Headteacher Letter
Tue 19 May 2026Dear Parents and Carers
I hope that this letter finds you, your friends and family in good health.
I am writing to remind you that from Monday 1 June 2026, we will extend our mobile device ban to include Year 10 pupils. This change follows guidance issued by the Department for Education in January 2026.
I recognise that this will be a significant adjustment for Year 10 students, and we greatly appreciate your support in helping to make the transition as smooth as possible. Please take time to discuss this change with your child so they understand the new expectations.
From this date, any pupil who brings a mobile phone or gaming device into school will be required to leave it at reception for the duration of the day. For those who may need access to a phone in case of an emergency, we have phone pouches available.
If your child brings a laptop into school, these arrangements will remain unchanged. Please be assured that all pupils will continue to have full access to school technology throughout the day.
Year 11 mobile phone use from 1st June – 16th June
Year 11 pupils will be able to bring their phones into school but will be expected to keep these in their bags and not visible to younger pupils during break and lunch times.
Year 12 and 13 mobile phone use Term 6
Year 12 and 13 students will continue to be able to bring their phones into the Phoenix Building but will not be allowed to take those phones into the main school or use them in front of younger pupils.
I am pleased to report that our increased designated number has been approved by Kent County Council. This is very welcome news and will support Laleham Gap School in its long-term financial planning.
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all parents who attended the Friends of Laleham Gap School charity quiz last Friday. Your support was greatly appreciated and contributed to the success of the evening.
I would also like to thank staff and the trustees for organising such an enjoyable event. I am delighted to share that the event raised a total of £240 in support of the school.
Save the Date - Please join us for our annual Cheese and Wine evening on Wednesday 17 June at 6pm in the Wave building.
Wishing you a happy, healthy and sunshine filled half term. See you in term 6.
Best Wishes
Les Milton
Headteacher
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UKHSA Meningitis
Tue 17 Mar 2026The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) confirmed that there has been an outbreak of invasive meningococcal disease in the Canterbury area, with 13 cases identified since Friday 13 March. Two people have died, and a number of others are seriously ill in hospital. The outbreak is linked to a social venue, Club Chemistry, in Canterbury.
Some sixth form students may have socialised in Canterbury and may have visited venues in the city in recent weeks. KCC is in communication with the UKHSA South East Health Protection Team and will act immediately on any advice they provide.
Symptoms to watch for Meningococcal disease can progress very quickly, but it is treatable with antibiotics if caught early. It is essential that you are aware of the symptoms. They can appear in any order, may not all be present, and can initially resemble a bad cold, flu, or even a hangover. The key symptoms include:
• A high fever
• A severe or worsening headache
• A stiff neck
• Sensitivity to bright light
• Drowsiness, confusion, or difficulty waking
• Nausea and vomiting
• Cold hands and feet, limb pain, or pale and mottled skin
• A rash of red or purple spots or blotches that does not fade when you press a glass against it
The glass test:
Press the side of a clear glass firmly against the rash. If the spots do not fade and you can still see them through the glass, this may be a sign of meningococcal septicaemia. Call 999 immediately. On darker skin, check paler areas such as the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, inside the eyelids, or the roof of the mouth.
If your child does not have symptoms but you are concerned, you can call NHS 111 for advice.
A message to share with your son or daughter UKHSA advises that if a friend goes to bed feeling unwell, you should check on them regularly. This is particularly important for young people who may dismiss early symptoms as a hangover or cold. Looking out for each other could save a life.
Further information NHS meningitis symptoms page: www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/symptoms GOV.UK meningitis guidance:
www.gov.uk/government/publications/meningitis-signs-and-symptomsposter UKHSA is leading the public health response to this outbreak and is working with the NHS to identify and treat close contacts. If we receive any information that is relevant to Laleham Gap School students or families, we will share it with you immediately.
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Headteacher Letter
Tue 17 Mar 202617 March 2026
Dear Parents and Carers
I hope that this letter finds you, your friends and family in good health.
YR8 Residential Trip
Our Year 8 students are eagerly looking forward to their upcoming residential trip with PGL at Grosvenor Hall. During the visit, they will have the opportunity to take part in a range of exciting and adventurous activities, including abseiling, climbing, and team-building challenges. Evenings will be filled with campfires and social activities, giving students plenty of time to relax and enjoy time together. We can’t wait to hear all about their adventures when they return!
St Patricks Day
☘️ Today all staff and students are invited to wear green to mark St Patrick's day. We continue to appreciate your support in celebrating our national days. This is an important part of us celebrating diversity and understanding identity.
Tomorrow at 9.00am please join us for our Parent Coffee morning in the Wave Building. During the session, we will discuss several key topics, including:
- The mobile phone ban for Year 10 pupils
- The Education White Paper
- The designated number consultation
Mr. Payne will provide a brief update on the LPPA Award and our ongoing fundraising campaigns. In addition, Chloe Henderson, our new Occupational Therapist, will share insights into her work within the school so far. We look forward to seeing you there.
Please see attached information directly from the Department for Education regarding the school’s white paper. I am happy to discuss any questions that you have regarding this at our coffee morning tomorrow. If you are unable to attend but have questions, please email me at secretary@lgs.kent.sch.uk.
You may have noticed in the Wave carpark we now have a barber bus permanently parked. Our intention is to use this for a small number of secondary phase pupils who have vocational interest in hair and beauty. We are in the process of refurbishing the bus, and I am seeking anyone who has access to kitchen worktops and the skills to install them. I am also looking for people who have skills in vehicle vinyl wraps. If you can help, please contact me at secretary@lgs.kent.sch.uk.
Please do not forget Red Nose Day on Friday. Bring a £1 to wear non-school uniform and/or buy a red nose for £2. Thank you for your support in helping the pupils raise money and awareness for those in need.
Best wishes
Les Milton
Headteacher
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Headteacher Letter
Mon 23 Feb 202623 February 2026
Dear Parents and Carers
I hope that this letter finds you, your friends and family in good health.
Welcome back to term four. I trust you have had an enjoyable half term holiday. It has been lovely to see so many smiling faces returning today.
My main purpose for writing today is to reduce any anxieties surrounding todays education White Paper (Every child Achieving and Thriving) and accompanying media spotlight.
Key points:
- No change until 2029
- EHCP’s will remain
- This is a White Paper which will be consulted on before it can become a bill, before it can be an act of parliament (long and slow process)
Wednesday 18 March at 9.00am Parent Coffee morning in the Wave Building.
A chance to catch up with staff and other parents over coffee and some cake. This will be an opportunity to discuss the mobile phone ban for YR10 pupils, the Education White Paper, and designated number consultation.
Friday 6 March we will be celebrating World Book Day/ Career Dress up day. A chance for us all to dress up as characters from our favourite books or as ‘what we want to in the future’. Full details to follow shortly.
If you would like more information on today’s announcements, please continue to read.
The following is an extract from today’s White Paper
After legislation takes effect, children with an existing EHCP will have a needs assessment as they approach the end of each phase of education. The local authority will determine whether they require a Specialist Provision Package and therefore a continued EHCP; if so, a new EHCP will be created based on the relevant Package, supported by an Individual Support Plan setting out day-to-day educational provision. If they do not require a Package, they will move to an Individual Support Plan in a mainstream school and receive support through the Universal and Targeted layers. The first cohort to transition will be pupils at the end of primary, secondary and post-16 in 2029/30, with assessments from September 2029 and moves to the new system from September 2030; those moving to Individual Support Plans will keep their existing EHCP until the end of that academic year. All children transitioning from an EHCP to an Individual Support Plan will retain the right to request a mainstream placement, and no child will move from a special school or college unless they choose to do so.
This means that all pupils who have a special school place in September 2029 will be able to stay in a special school until the end of their education, unless they choose to move to a mainstream setting. Below are two links for the full details.
In the White Paper a timeline has been published which you can see below:
If you would like to discuss with me or have any specific questions, please email me at secretary@lgs.kent.sch.uk
Best wishes
Les Milton
Headteacher
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Headteacher Letter
Fri 30 Jan 202630 January 2026
Dear Parents and Carers
I hope that this letter finds you, your friends and family in good health.
Wednesday 11 & Thursday 12 February Drama Club Production
Join us for this year’s Drama Club Production of OLIVER!
We have a range of students from year 7 to year 11 showing off their performing arts skills. The story will take us to 1830’s London where we follow the tale of Oliver Twist, an orphan who gets drawn into a gang of pickpockets.
Will he be able to take the right path?
With memorable songs including “Food, Glorious Food”, “Consider Yourself” and “As Long As He Needs Me” you are in for a thoroughly enjoyable evening!
Bookings details to follow.
The Department for Education released new guidance on the 19th of January 2026 regarding mobile phones in schools.
Under the title, Prohibiting the use of mobile phones in school, it states that all schools should be mobile phone-free environments by default; anything other than this should be by exception only. We will implement this change in term 6, so it will only impact our current Yr10 pupils.
The guidance also states:
Schools should consider whether students in the sixth form should be permitted access to their mobile phone at certain and limited times and locations, reflecting this period of education as one of increased independence and responsibility, without compromising the school’s policy on the use of mobile phones for other pupils. This should include prohibiting the use of mobile phones by sixth-form students in front of younger pupils. We will be discussing this further with staff and pupils.
We will also provide opportunities for us to discuss meeting individual needs of some pupils with them and their families.
Schools in England should ban mobile phones all days says education secretary - BBC Newsround
Monday 2 February is YR10 and Primary parents evening. A chance for you to connect with teachers and better understand your child’s progress in a friendly and supportive environment.
Term ends Friday 13 February and term four starts Monday 23 February.
Wednesday 18 March at 9.00am Parent Coffee morning in the Wave Building A chance to catch up with staff and other parents over coffee and some cake. This will be an opportunity to discuss mobile phone use in school.
Best Wishes
Les Milton
Headteacher
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