Share Aware, from NSPCC and O2, gives parents all the tools they need to have regular and informed conversations with their child about staying safe online. Under 20% of parents discuss online safety regularly with their children but we want to get every family talking about their child's life online, just as they would their day at school. The address below gives further information. https://www.nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abuse/keeping-childrensafe/share/aware

Please be aware ALL parents visiting school site for ANY reason need to sign in at reception and wait for the appropriate member of staff. Parents should not be wandering around school site without a member of staff and not having signed in. This is for the safety of all our students. Thank you.

In response to parent feedback: * Ofsted report is now on our school website * Staff have now been briefed to ensure effective use of the Show My Homework website * Technical issues with texting home system have now been addressed to ensure improved communication with home * Steps have been taken to ensure the First Day Response is more efficient * We are seeking a new smart phone friendly website * Parents/Carers will be kept up to date with progress on the post Ofsted action plan * Student phone policy to be reviewed

Public Health England have been notified of incidents involving teenagers in Nottinghamshire who have presented in hospital with abdominal complications following swallowing fake tongue piercings. This fashion statement consists of two strong magnetic ball bearings - one placed on each side of the tongue (top and underside). The balls are usually small enough not to cause a choking hazard if swallowed but if both are separate in the system the strength of attraction and movement between them can cause physical damage to the bowel resulting in the need for surgery.

Please note mobile phones and other electronic devices are banned from the school site as from tomorrow (05.09.18). Mobile phones and devices must not be seen, used or heard while a student is on site, or it will be confiscated and returned at the end of the school day. Thank you for your support in this matter.

The latest Ofsted report is now available on our Ofsted page on this website

We are delighted to report that following a successful interview last week by myself and the Trustees, Mr Mark Golden has been appointed Headteacher of Kirkby College Academy. Mr Golden will continue to build on the vast amount of work that has already been undertaken since our Ofsted inspection to drive standards across the Academy. I am sure you will join with us in congratulating Mr Golden on his appointment. Mrs S Reast, Chair of Governors