We are delighted to refine our parents' evening and meeting offer this year, having received and responded to feedback in recent years from parents within our community. As part of that process, and to supplement upcoming parents' evenings, we are pleased to offer in-person Information & Guidance Days.

The days do not run as a normal school day, with students and parents being invited into school to meet with their tutor instead. A meaningful discussion about your child's current progress throughout their school journey will be the primary focus.

For the first I&G day of the year there will also be a careers fair running in the sports hall, a community cafe in the canteen area, a uniform shop and a year 10-specific event involving mock interviews with industry experts.

This represents an exciting opportunity to celebrate the progress of our students and strengthen the vital partnership between home and school. Unlike a traditional parents' evening, this day is not centred solely around discussions about academic progress or grades. Instead, it is about your child’s holistic journey — their wellbeing, resilience, character, attendance, enrichment, and the many ways they contribute to school life. These conversations are designed to celebrate success, reflect on challenges, and set meaningful goals for the year ahead.

I&G Day Target Year Groups	Date
Years 7-11	Tuesday 4th November 2025
Year 7-10	Thursday 18th June 2026

Key Information

• Student Attendance: Students are expected to attend their appointment in person. Parents and carers are strongly encouraged to join, though we understand this may be difficult during a working day.
• SchoolCloud Bookings: Appointment booking opens at 6:00pm on Thursday 2nd October and closes at 5:00pm on Monday 13th October. Please visit https://bhcs.schoolcloud.co.uk/ to book your appointments.  Login is completed with the following information: Student’s Legal First Name, Student’s Legal Surname,  Student’s Date of Birth. For detailed instructions on how to book appointments, please refer to this parent support and guidance document.
• Appointments: 8-minute meetings with your child’s tutor, held in their usual tutor-base.
• Timings: Please note that regular lessons will not take place on this day. Students are only required onsite for their tutor appointment, their mock interview (Year 10 only), or to visit the Careers Fair.
• Parking: There will be ample parking available in the main school car park.
• Sign-in: Parents and carers will sign in at designated year-group points and will be issued with visitor stickers on arrival.

Additional Events for I&G Day 1 on Tuesday 4th November

• Careers Fair: The sports hall will host a careers fair, open to all students and parents, with a wide range of local employers and training providers in attendance.
• Safeguarding Zone: As part of the careers fair, there will be a designated zone for safeguarding providers, including local external agencies including our community policing team.
• Year 10 Mock Interviews: All Year 10 students will take part in a 10-minute mock interview with industry experts, scheduled as close as possible to their tutor appointment. A separate communication will be sent to Year 10 families with further details.
• Community Café: Our canteen will be transformed into a café for the day, offering refreshments and a relaxed space for parents. There will be Senior Leaders available for brief meetings or conversations here throughout the day, should there be anything specific you wish to discuss.
• Uniform Shop: The school uniform shop will also be open on-site, giving families the opportunity to purchase items as needed.

Looking Ahead

At Brighton Hill Community School, everything we do is shaped by our four cornerstones: courage, commitment, kindness, and collaboration. This event will bring those values to life as:

Courage – students reflect honestly on their progress and hopes for the year ahead.

Commitment – tutors, parents, and students invest time together to build success.

Kindness – achievements and personal growth are recognised and celebrated.

Collaboration – home and school work in partnership to make success inevitable.

We are incredibly proud of our students, and this day is about recognising and celebrating them as whole people. It is also about strengthening the partnership between tutors, parents, and carers — a partnership we know is the key to making success inevitable.

We cannot wait to welcome you on site for these important days.