Barnsole Primary School

05/10/2026

Join us for spooky games, crafts, and treats at our fun-filled Halloween Family Fun Day – session 1!

01/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday for our Macmillan coffee morning, with your help we raised an amazing £222.33!

30/09/2026

Looksmaxxing is an online trend focused on improving physical appearance, particularly among boys and young men.

While some content centres on grooming, skincare, diet and exercise, other parts of the trend can promote questionable advice, extreme practices and unrealistic expectations.

Our latest guide explores key concerns, including:
• Pressure around male appearance and body image
• Misleading or potentially dangerous advice
• Obsessive behaviours and declining self-worth
• Mental health concerns
• Exposure to increasingly extreme online communities

It also shares practical advice for parents and educators on recognising looksmaxxing terminology, noticing changes in behaviour and starting supportive conversations about appearance, influencers and online expectations.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5ke3u

Our latest guide supports parents, carers and educators in understanding the trend and recognising when appearance-focused content may be becoming harmful.

The guide explores:
• The targeting of male insecurities and body image concerns
• Misleading advice and extreme appearance-focused practices
• Links to obsessive behaviours and mental health difficulties
• How increasingly extreme online communities can influence young people
• Warning signs, terminology and changes in behaviour to look out for

With clear, practical advice, the resource helps adults open supportive conversations about appearance, influencers and unrealistic expectations.

Access the guide: https://vist.ly/5ke3u

28/09/2026

We’re incredibly proud of our Year 6 pupil Priya, who has been appointed as one of Medway’s seven Deputy Young Mayors!

Priya will be joining Young Mayor Amelia-Rose and the other Deputy Young Mayors, representing young people across Medway at events and celebrations throughout the year.

What a fantastic achievement, Priya. We’re so proud of you and can’t wait to see all that you accomplish in your new role!

CONGRATULATIONS to our first ever Young Mayor of Medway, Amelia-Rose! 🎉

She was voted for by thousands of young Medway residents to represent them at exciting events and celebrations across the year 🗳️

Amelia-Rose will be supported by our seven WONDERFUL Deputy Young Mayors – Anastasia, Archie, Isla, Isobel, Kayin, Priya and Violet

A HUGE well done to all of them, we know they will do an absolutely amazing job 👏

Keep an eye on our social media channels to see what our Young Mayor dream team get up to this year 😍

23/09/2026

Discord gives young people a space to chat, play games and join communities based around shared interests.

While it can be a positive way to connect with friends, there are also important risks for parents and educators to understand.

Our latest guide highlights:
• Contact with strangers
• Harassment and harmful behaviour
• Exposure to inappropriate content
• Gaming and socialising becoming a distraction
• Spending and subscription risks

It also shares practical advice on using Discord’s Family Centre, reviewing privacy and spending settings, talking openly about suspicious behaviour and agreeing clear expectations around screen time.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5jh5f

21/09/2026

Please see the latest edition of our Barnsole Bulletin.

21/09/2026

7.40am Our phone lines are currently down. Please send us a message or an email if your child is absent. Thanks

17/09/2026

This afternoon Year 1 took part in a toy workshop, exploring toys from the past and finding out how they have changed over the years.

The children were fascinated to discover what children played with in the past.

16/09/2026

KCSIE 2026 has been published, with the new statutory guidance coming into force on 1 September 2026.

From all staff reading Part One in full to updates on mobile phones, online harm, safeguarding records and volunteer checks, there is plenty for schools and education professionals to be aware of.

Our latest guide highlights 10 key changes, including:
• Part One reading expectations for all staff
• Mobile phone-free guidance
• Online harm, deepfakes and sextortion
• Misogyny and escalation risks
• Mental health warning signs
• Gender-questioning children
• Volunteer checks
• Family Help and joined-up support
• Stronger safeguarding records

It also flags wider updates around Operation Encompass, filtering and monitoring, cyber security and child protection files.

Read the guide here: https://vist.ly/5gxzz