See below for the latest news from Westmeads Infants

• Asbestos in Schools - KCC Statement

  Wed 16 Nov 2016

  Following the recent press coverage regarding asbestos within schools, please find below a statement from KCC.  It is normal to find asbestos in old buildings, but we can assure you that it is safely sealed and no risk to children, and that regular inspections are carried out.

   

  “The health and safety of all children in our schools is our top priority and we are confident there is no risk to children arising as a result of the issues raised in this article. The majority of schools in the UK have some degree of asbestos in their buildings and the presence of asbestos in itself does not present a risk to health providing it is not disturbed and is maintained in a safe condition. In most instances where asbestos exists in schools it has been used to insulate parts of buildings that are out of sight and not accessible for example boiler rooms, pipes, chimneys and roofs. Through KCC’s Asbestos Management System (which includes regular surveys of all premises) it is known where asbestos risk is present and its location in all KCC buildings including schools.  The process of managing asbestos in schools is governed through strict controls, checks and training set by KCC in accordance with current HSE legislation and regulations in order to protect all site users including staff, pupils, contractors and visitors. In the event that asbestos is required to be removed (for example during building and refurbishment works) KCC always uses fully qualified and HSE licenced asbestos surveyors and removal specialists and such works are carried out under controlled conditions as per HSE guidelines without risk to building users”.

• Managing Children's Behaviour Course for Parents

  Tue 15 Nov 2016
  Please click here for details of a course for parents on Managing Children's Behaviour.  The Course will be running from the 23rd November every Wednesday, until the 14th December 2016.

• Digital Parenting Magazine

  Mon 14 Nov 2016
  Please click here to view the latest Digital Parenting Magazine that you can either download or read online.

• Westmeads Weekly - Issue 2

  Fri 11 Nov 2016
  Please click here to view the latest edition of the Westmeads Weekly.

• British Values Workshop

  Wed 09 Nov 2016

  The children took part in Around the World Workshops.  Please click here to see more photos of the day.

  

• Pudding Pan Day

  Wed 09 Nov 2016
  To celebrate Pudding Pan Day that took place on the 7th October the children had fun making their own Pudding Pans.  Click here to see more photos.

  

• Westmeads Weekly News

  Fri 04 Nov 2016
  Please click here to go to the latest Westmeads Weekly newsletter.

• National Poetry Day

  Tue 01 Nov 2016
  On Thursday, 6th October 2016, the children celebrated National Poetry Day. Each class performed a poem that they had learned and some of the staff shared their favourites too. Please go to the Photo Gallery to see more photos.

  

• Otterden Estate visit

  Mon 31 Oct 2016
  On Tuesday 11th October, fifteen children from Year 1 and 2 went to the Otterden Estate for the morning to take part in some outdoor learning. We spent the morning doing various activities in the beautiful countryside near to Faversham. Please visit the Photo gallery to see more photos of the trip.

  

• Harvest Celebrations

  Thu 20 Oct 2016
  Please click here to view our photos of our Harvest celebrations.