St John Boste Catholic Primary School

03/09/2026

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

01/09/2026

It was wonderful to welcome our staff team back to school this morning for our INSET day, which began with a shared breakfast and an inspirational Bishop Wilkinson Catholic Education Trust session led by Dave Whitaker.

We can’t wait to see our children and families tomorrow morning!

01/09/2026

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27/08/2026

From September 2026, all children whose families receive Universal Credit will be entitled to Free School Meals.

There will be two categories depending on household income:

Targeted Free School Meals
Expanded Free School Meals

Additional information on categories, eligibility and how to apply can be found at:

The Government has announced changes to Free School Meals (FSM) from September 2026. These changes may affect your child's entitlement.

27/08/2026

Join us for the BIG Walk! It’s one of Sunderland’s best outdoor events—and it’s for everyone. You don’t need to be super fit. Just come along and enjoy a walk in the fresh air. Bring your family, your friends, or just yourself.

16/08/2026

We hope you are all having a lovely summer 🥰
We are very much looking forward to seeing everyone back at school in a few weeks time.

School reopens to children on Wednesday 2nd September.

Keep an eye out for a newsletter coming soon to share some more news and updates ahead of what we are sure will be a fabulous new academic year!

04/08/2026

We’ve got some cracking sunflowers in our raised beds this year! Look at the size of them! 🌻🌻🌻

27/07/2026

A nice surprise on the yard this morning!
Yet another project supported by The Friends of SJB PTA!

17/07/2026

Well 2025/2026 that's a wrap! Thank you to our amazing pupils, families and staff! The best of luck to our Year 6 children moving to secondary school and exciting times for our new Reception children joining us in September! We hope you all have a fantastic summer!
See you all on 2nd September!
All the staff at St John Boste x