Penguin Class can wear their own clothes to school on Monday 23^rd March. 

Dear Parents and Carers, We are reaching out to ask for your support in protecting a vital part of our community — our village library. Devon County Council is currently running a consultation on the future of library services across the county. Some of the proposed changes could affect smaller, local libraries like ours, and it is important that as many people as possible share their views to ensure our community is heard. Why this matters Our library is more than just a place to borrow books. It is a safe, welcoming space for children and families, offering: Story times and early‑years activities Homework and research support Free internet access A warm, quiet environment for reading and learning A community hub that brings people together Losing our library or changes to the opening times would have a significant impact on local families, especially children who rely on these services.

And here is the link with the proposed changes of times: https://devonlibraries.commonplace.is/en-GB/proposals/v3/the-proposed-changes-to-the-service?step=step9

How you can help:

Devon County Council is inviting everyone — you do not need to be a library member — to complete the consultation questionnaire. 🗓 Consultation dates: Monday 1 December 2025 – Sunday 22 February 2026 📄 You can read full details of the proposed changes here: https://devonlibraries.commonplace.is 📝

How to respond: Complete the questionnaire online.  

Here is the link for the consultation: https://devonlibraries.commonplace.is/ by Sunday 22 February 2026

Collect a paper copy from any Devon library and return it by Sunday 22 February 2026. 📮

Postal returns can be sent to: Devon Library Consultation Room L39 Devon County Council County Hall Topsham Road Exeter Devon EX2 4QD

If you need information in a different format, you can call 0345 155 1015 or email communitiesconsultation@devon.gov.uk.

Your voice matters Every response counts. The more parents who take part, the stronger the message we can send about how important our library is for our children and our community. Thank you for taking the time to support this essential service.

Many thanks for all your support

Dear Parent and Carers Important Safeguarding Notice: Children’s “Spy” Books We want to make you aware of a recent issue affecting some popular children’s books by Andrew Cope, including the Spy Dogs, Spy Cats, and Spy Pups series. Some editions of these books include a printed web address at the back. This link used to go to the author’s website, but the domain is no longer under his control. It has since been taken over by another party and now leads to inappropriate adult content. The publisher, Puffin, has paused sales and distribution of the books and is working with schools, libraries, and retailers to remove copies from circulation. They have stressed that the website has no connection to the author or publisher. What this means for you: If your child has any Spy Dog, Spy Cat or Spy Pups books at home, please check the back for website links and make sure they do not try to visit the site. It is safe for children to continue reading the stories themselves — the concern is only with the outdated link. We recommend talking with your child about the importance of not following web addresses in books without checking with an adult first. We will continue to share updates from the publisher as more information becomes available.

To view the available books, please refer to the attached flyer.

We are looking for a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Mealtime Assistant to join our team and support our children during the lunch period. Hours: 5 (12:15 to 1:15 daily) Days: Monday to Friday Start Date: As soon as possible The role involves: Supervising children in the dining hall and playground Encouraging healthy eating and positive social interaction Supporting children’s wellbeing and safety during lunchtime If you enjoy working with children and would like to be part of a friendly and supportive school community, we’d love to hear from you!

Dear Parents and Carers Please follow the link below for an important safeguarding message regarding WhatsApp. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKDEVONCC/bulletins/3e8b41a

Secure your child’s spot today! Simply use the direct booking link or QR code below—spaces are limited and filling up fast, so don’t wait!

🔗 https://kwbclubs.ecwid.com/Kingskerswell-CofE-Primary-School-Summer-Term-2-2025-Monday-p144115476

📌 Apple Pay Users –Parents please manually fill out all fields instead of using auto-fill to ensure all required information is submitted.

Why Building with Bricks Matters
Building with "Lego" bricks helps children develop essential skills like creativity, fine motor coordination, spatial awareness, and problem-solving—all through play. It’s hands-on learning at its best. 

If you have any questions or need help with bookings, feel free to reach out to us at bookings@kidswithbricks.com.

The funding has now been agreed by the Government for the HAF (Holiday, Activities and Food) provision for 2025/2026. This funding is for providers to offer children who are eligible for free school meals (not universal infant free school meals in KS1) a free place in holiday provisions across certain holidays throughout the year.

This is 4 days at Easter, 16 days in Summer and 4 days at Christmas. Last year, I was a pilot school granted with late application funding and was allowed to do 4 Easter days and 15 Summer days. This year I have to make a full application like all other providers. As we already run a holiday provision, I was able to integrate the HAF provision into this and my set dates, which also included me shutting down for Christmas. I am unsure if this will be acceptable this year but I will be applying for 4 days in Easter and 15 days in Summer. If my application is successful, I will be able to inform you on the 14th March which only leaves us with 3 weeks before the Easter holidays. To ensure I can prepare staffing and be ready for a hopefully successful application, could you please let me know if you would like to put your child/ren down for the following: Monday 7th, Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th, 10th Thursday April, 8.30am - 12.30pm.

Please email avine@kingskerswell.devon.sch.uk to let me know which days you would like, your child/ren's name and class.

I will be making my application on Monday 10th February, so if you could let me know as soon as possible, that would be great. I understand your circumstances may change so we can alter that if needed/possible. I cannot guarantee all spaces you request but I will confirm these as soon as I can.

Thank you and fingers crossed for a successful application!

Kind regards Amy Vine School Business Manager / Wrap Around Lead

It was lovely to see so many children celebrating Children’s Mental Health Week by joining in with our ‘Dress to Express Yourself’ day on Monday 3rd February. I know that lots of the children I visited in classes during the day enjoyed creating their own ‘Personality Islands’, which encouraged them to think about what makes them who they are. We thought about how we are similar to each other in some ways but how we are all different…making us unique and special. Thank you once again for helping make the day a success. 

Mental Health Support for Families 

There is a new app that parents/carers can access for support with anxiety and worries in children. Scan the QR code to access and it’s free. 

For more information and an application form, please contact Amy Vine, School Business Manager avine@kingskerswell.devon.sch.uk.