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• PHSE Meeting Letter

  Tue 24 Feb 2026 AW

   

                                                                                                            24^th February 2026

   

                                        Parents of all pupils- PHSE Meeting

   

  Dear Parents,

   

  From September 2026 the Government have planned some changes to the curriculum area of Personal, Social , Health, and Economic Education in Schools. This includes Relationships Education.

   

  We have reviewed our existing policy in line with this change, and wanted to offer parents the opportunity to come in to find out about how we teach this subject throughout the school. You can also see lesson planning, and materials on our website, but this meeting may also be a useful opportunity for you to view pupils books and ask questions.

   

  The meeting will be held in the school hall, and we will share an overview of legislation (the law) and how this works in Kingsley’s policies and Teaching and learning.

   

  The meeting is only open to parents or named carers  of pupils in Kingsley Primary.

  It will take place on 24^th March 2026 at 9.15am (please note , we reserve the right to not admit anyone who arrives after 9.25am as this is can be disruptive to the meeting)

   

  Please use the slip below to book your place at this session.

   

   

  Kind regards,

   

   

  Mrs A. Whittaker, Head Teacher.

• Fasting Letter January 2026

  Tue 03 Feb 2026

  
  Dear Parents,

  Ramadan is soon approaching, so I wanted to write to everyone as early as possible to remind you about our arrangements for our older pupils who may want to fast. 

  Our fasting policy, which was written in conjunction with other local schools and parents, is available from the school office, or the parents section of our school website. 

  Our full policy is available for everyone, however these sections give particular guidance:

  Years 5 and 6 children
  For Years 5 and 6 children who do choose to fast during Ramadan, the following arrangements will be put in place:
  •    Children who are fasting will go directly to a designated classroom at lunchtime for quiet time, completing calm, quiet activities e.g. reading, drawing, quiet talking with friends or quiet reflective time. Please note that if a child’s behaviour does not meet with the school’s expectations during this time, the parent/carer will be asked to make alternative arrangements and take the child home during that time. If a child is unwell, the parent/carer will be contacted to collect him/her.
  •    The children will go outside for morning  playtime in order to get fresh air.

  Years 3 and 4 children
  It is very unusual for children in y3 and 4 to fast in Kingsley, and we would ask parents to carefully consider the appropriateness of allowing their young children to fast during the school day. However, for those Years 3 and 4 children who wish to fast, the school asks parents to consider allowing just one or two days per week or just the weekends, and also to consider their child not fasting on days where they have PE or swimming in school.

  
  Key Stage 1 and Reception Children
  Due to the age of the children in Reception, and key stage 1 the school cannot allow them to fast during the school day.

  Permission to Fast
  We have also made it easier for parents to give permission, by including a simple proforma to be completed by parents. This MUST be completed and returned to school if you want your child to fast. These forms can be requested from the class teacher or the office.

  School has to staff supervision for pupils who are fasting in a different way to normal lunchtime duties. School also spends a lot of money completely funding a hot meal for every child at lunchtime- we do not want to pay for food and get it prepared only to see children refuse it and it to go to waste. For these reasons it is VITAL that you inform us of any plans you have for your child to fast, so that we can plan accordingly.

  I hope this means that as parents you know exactly how we plan to support the children during this important time, and can prepare accordingly. It is very important that if you wish your child to fast at any point in the year, you read this policy and seek permission from school .

  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.