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• Y6 Deodorant letter

  Fri 13 Dec 2024

  Year 6 hygiene initiative

   

  As part of our commitment to the wellbeing and personal development of our pupils, we are pleased to inform you that the school will be providing each Year 6 pupil with their own alcohol-free roll-on deodorant. This will be kept in their individual trays within school. This is something that we have discussed with the children, all of which seemed keen/ pleased by this proposition.

  There are several reasons for this initiative:

  1. Curriculum Support: Personal hygiene forms an important part of the Year 6 PSHE curriculum. We aim to equip pupils with practical tools and habits that support their understanding of this topic.
  2. Encouraging Positive Habits: Upper KS2 is a key time for developing good hygiene practices. By introducing this as a routine in school, we hope to encourage lifelong healthy habits, which will promote personal care and well-being as the children enter adolescence and adulthood.
  3. Promoting Confidence and Independence: School is a very active environment, and we are proud to provide pupils with opportunities to stay engaged in physical activities throughout the school day. With this in mind, we want to empower our older pupils to take responsibility for managing some of their own hygiene needs. By supporting them to develop independence in this area, we aim to boost their confidence and help them feel more comfortable during the school day.

  The deodorant provided will be alcohol-free, gentle on young skin, and carefully chosen with allergen sensitivity in mind. It has come to our attention that some children, particularly in Year 6, have started bringing fragranced products to school, especially on PE days. As some of these items are packaged in glass, or are in aerosol form, they pose a potential safety risk. We kindly request that parents ensure children do not bring these products to school to help maintain a safe environment for everyone.

  If you have any questions or concerns about this initiative or if your child has specific needs or sensitivities we should be aware of, please do not hesitate to contact the school office. Your child could alternatively bring in their own roll-on deodorant from home, if they would prefer rather than the one provided free of charge from school.

   

  Thank you for your continued support in ensuring that our pupils develop both academically and personally in a safe, nurturing environment.

  Yours sincerely,

   

   

  Ms A. Whittaker, Head Teacher.

• letter about fasting policy

  Tue 10 Dec 2024

                                                                                                  11^th December 2024

   

   

  Dear Parents,

   

  Following on from some of conversations with Parents last Summer, we decided to write a policy for Fasting for pupils at Kingsley. During the Autumn term I met with Heads at other local schools to discuss what they do, and also talked to staff and pupils in the school council.

   

  This has resulted in a policy for fasting being produced. This policy has been agreed by Governors (which includes parent Governors) and is now ready to be viewed by parents.

   

  We have made some changes to our procedures to reflect the larger number of older pupils who request to fast. We have also made it easier for parents to give permission, by including a simple proforma.

   

  I hope this means that as parents you know exactly where we stand in terms of fasting and can prepare accordingly. Its very important that if you wish your child to fast at any point in the year, you read this policy .

   

  You can view the policy in two ways either by:

  1. Looking in the Parents section of our school website (www.kingsley.liverpool.sch.uk)
  2. Or coming in person to the school office and requesting a hard copy.

   

  Many thanks for your help in this matter.

   

  Ms A. Whittaker, Head Teacher.