Year 7 September 2026

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Welcome to BCHS,

You would have recently received an email containing onboarding instructions and a registration link. If you experience any difficulty accessing this, please contact us at admissions.bch@osborne.coop.  

Please let us know as soon as possible if any of your contact details or personal information change, so we can keep our records up to date.  

Wednesday 24th June – Parent Information Evening (5.00pm) 

This evening will provide important information about the induction days and your child’s move to secondary school. You will meet key staff, learn more about expectations in Year 7 and have the opportunity to ask questions. 

Transition Days

Thursday 25th June – Transition Day 1 (9:30am – 2:30pm)
Our first transition day will be an opportunity for pupils to have their first assembly and experience 
some of the many subjects that we offer. All children are asked to wear their primary school uniform
and bring a pencil case on the first day.

Friday 26th June – Transition Day 2 (9:30am-2.30pm)
Our second transition day will include Team building activities, orienteering and sports competitions.
All children are expected to wear their primary school PE kit (trainers are essential) on this day.

Break and Lunch 
We ask that children bring a packed lunch and refillable water bottle during the two transition days.
We will provide a packed lunch for children who are eligible for Free School Meals and a snack at
breaktime for all students

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Free School Meals 

If you are currently in receipt of Free School Meals, we are advised by the Local Authorities that you 
will need to make an application at the point of transfer from primary to secondary school via your 
Local Council. This must be completed from the 1st August 2026 and before 1st September to ensure 
our lists are up to date and correct. Please check the eligibility criteria before you apply to avoid 
unnecessary applications.

Free school meals: Apply for free school meals | Essex County Council

Helpful Contacts 

To contact us at school please use: 

admissions.bch@osborne.coop 

 For ECC School Admissions enquiries: 

Website: www.essex.gov.uk/admissions 

Email: admissions@essex.gov.uk 

 For School Transport or Free School Meals enquiries: 

Websites: www.essex.gov.uk/schooltransport & www.essex.gov.uk/freeschoolmeals 

Email: educationawards@essex.gov.uk 

If you are entitled to travel and have a question about the contract allocated or tickets, please contact the Passenger Transport Co-ordination Section: 

Email: Passenger.Transport@essex.gov.uk