This week the Headteacher attended the Lewisham Leadership Forum. This happens each term and is an opportunity for Headteachers to discuss current topics and gather information on the latest education thinking and planning.

This week smartphones were an issue for discussion. At Kender we have offered to be part of a group of headteachers/senior leaders, tasked with producing a borough wide policy or approach on children under the age of 14 using Smart Phones.

When parents attended Meet the Parent meetings a couple of weeks ago, the approach being taken in Hertfordshire was referenced; below is an article that covers their approach:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-69044426

Another relevant news article:

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/article/2024/may/22/st-albans-headteachers-call-for-under-14s-smartphone-ban