King Edward VI Community College Celebrates Ofsted ‘Good’ Rating   King Edward VI Community College has welcomed Ofsted inspectors this term as part of a Section 8 inspection.   A section 8 Ofsted inspection is an ungraded inspection that confirms whether a school has maintained its good or outstanding status and that safeguarding is still effective.  At its last full inspection the school was deemed to be Good and inspectors have now confirmed that KEVICC has continued to meet these high standards. Inspectors noted that pupils and sixth-form students are proud to attend King Edward VI Community College and that the school has worked hard to create a community where pupils feel they belong. They also commented on how the school community has been built on a foundation of kindness and respect.  In their report, inspectors also recognised that the school has high expectations of pupil conduct and that pupils value the calm working environment during lessons.  They concluded that students achieve well in their qualifications. The school’s curriculum was singled out for praise with it being described as ambitious and well-sequenced for pupils at all key stages.  Furthermore, Ofsted stated that the broad range of subjects offered enables pupils to study qualifications aligned to their future aspirations. Inspectors additionally noted that: The school swiftly identifies the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). These pupils also receive well-considered additional support when appropriate. For example, pupils benefit from high-quality communication interventions. The school’s careers guidance offer prepares pupils for making key decisions about qualifications and future plans. Pupils are well informed about potential pathways into apprenticeships and higher education. They are encouraged to be aspirational for their future. Pupils move successfully to their next stages of education, training or employment. The importance of reading is promoted throughout the school. Pupils read regularly individually and as a class. They enjoy choosing the books from the ‘KEVICC Cannon’. This diverse collection of books has been chosen to promote reading for pleasure and encourage discussion. The school has a clear ambition for pupils to develop their own individual characters. The school commits to this with the #keepthepromise extra-curricular pledge. The school’s ‘11 by 11’ challenge encourages pupils to try something new. Clubs such as creative writing, marine biology and drama help to develop pupils’ talents and interests. Alan Salt, Principal of King Edward VI Community College, said: “I am delighted that Ofsted have recognised the vision KEVICC and Education South West share for the school, to be a truly inclusive place that sits at the very heart of our local community. This recognition affirms the work we’ve done to create a nurturing, ambitious and respectful culture, where every student is supported to flourish. “I want to say a heartfelt thank you to our exceptional staff team for their dedication, creativity, and professionalism. Their work every day makes KEVICC such a special place. I’d also like to thank our wonderful students, whose energy, curiosity and kindness embody everything we stand for. Finally, my gratitude goes to our families and the wider Totnes community for their continued support and belief in what we’re doing here. This is a shared achievement.” Matthew Shanks, CEO of Education South West, said:  “Everyone at ESW is so proud of Mr Salt and his team for this glowing report.  It was wonderful to read that Ofsted could see that the collaborative curriculum work across the trust is minimising the impact on workload for staff and that the genuine care for staff well being means they feel invested in and are proud to work at the school. “It’s inspiring to see Ofsted recognise not only the calm, inclusive and aspirational culture at KEVICC, but also the strength of the school’s leadership and community values.”

Open Mornings - 3rd & 11th July 2025 Open Morning Booking System available for 3rd and 11th July 2025 We are delighted to be able to offer two Open Mornings in July, to allow you and your child to come and look around our College, meet the Principal, staff, and students, and see the wonderful learning and enrichment activities that happen at KEVICC. To book a place, please use the booking website  https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/kevicc and select the date you'd like to visit.

Consultation on Special Educational Needs (SEN) Unit Proposal Education South West is proposing to establish a Special Educational Needs (SEN) Unit at King Edward VI Community College, Totnes from September 2025/January 2026. A SEN Unit is a special provision within a mainstream school where pupils are taught within separate classes. It is proposed that the unit will provide 20 places for children and young people with Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) from Year 7 to Year 11. All pupils attending the unit will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Please read the attached consultation document.

The Big Step Website Is your child moving up to secondary school in September? Click this link to access: The Big Step Website Moving up from primary to secondary school can be one of the biggest changes in a child’s life. Even for confident kids, it’s stressful and anxiety-inducing. Those feelings can build up once the reality of leaving primary school hits home. It’s that transition which requires some careful planning and attention. The Big Step is a bespoke summer programme designed to empower children heading into Year 7, so they arrive at school in September feeling confident, excited, and ready for their next adventure.

Devon Family Hubs Update We are still offering Single sessions via the Parent request for contact , and our Advice and Guidance line will still be active for parents to make contact Devon Family HUBS - Parent Carer Request for Contact Advice and guidance Line 0800 538 5458 (Mon-Fri 10am- 4pm) TRANSITION TO NEW FAMILY HUBS SERVICE FOR DEVON From 1 April 2025, the Family Hubs service for Devon will be transitioning to a new service which will provide increased, targeted help to support families in the community. Last year, Devon County Council announced that like many authorities across the country, it would follow Government guidance in developing the previous Children's Centres into Family Hubs which provided open access to all families without the need for referrals. Since then, the council has conducted consultations with families, to gauge opinion and develop a plan which will now see support for families provided in village halls, community centres, and other existing places that parents and carers will already be familiar with in their local communities. The purpose behind Family Hubs is to provide support to families with children from 0 to 19, or to 25 for young people with special educational needs and disabilities. The help families receive is to prevent them from needing more targeted help later on. "Why should a parent with a young child or children, who might rely on public transport to get around, have to travel miles to their nearest Children's Centre building in order to get the help his or her family needs? Providing support to families, in their communities, at the right time can prevent them from needing more targeted support in future. I wish to thank Action for Children for their dedication and contribution to Children’s Services over the last 20 years” says Councillor Andrew Leadbetter, the Council's Cabinet Member with responsibility for children's services. From April, families will begin to see a new community-focused service developing that will continue to improve access to support, bringing together education, public health, NHS, early years, community and voluntary sector groups. Parents will be directed to them in settings closer to home in their own communities. Some group sessions that are currently delivered in Family Hub locations will change, with families who have complex needs being referred to other community-based services through the new system from April. Devon County Council would sincerely like to thank Action for Children for all their hard work and contribution to the running of Devon’s Children’s Centres and the Family Hubs for the last 20 years.

Year 8 Subject Evening - Thursday 27th March 2025 Link for tonight's meeting: https://kingedwardvicommunitycollege.schoolcloud.co.uk/ You are invited to make appointments for the school’s next Year 8 Subject Evening. Meetings with parents/carers this year will be held online via video meetings rather than in-person at the college. The next Year 8 Subject Evening will be held on Thursday 27th March 2025 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm.  The evening is open to all Year 8 parents and carers to discuss your child’s progress.  To make your booking, please follow the guidance below:   Parents can log in using: https://kingedwardvicommunitycollege.schoolcloud.co.uk/ with their personal and child details.  This allows you to choose your own appointment times with teachers and you will receive an email confirming your appointments.  The booking system will go LIVE on Tuesday 18th March 2025 at 7:00 p.m. and will be open to take your bookings until Thursday 27th March 2025 at 3:30 pm.  This will allow all parents and carers a fairer opportunity to access appointments for the evening.  Once you have logged in, you will be asked to make an appointment with your child’s tutor. The available times will be displayed.   Support and Guidance  On the website, we have built a page for the online booking system. On this page, we have put a link to the booking website, step-by-step instructions, and video tutorials.  This is the link to the on-line tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-XIdCzPUgs   Troubleshooting Tips  To log in, you need to enter the details we have on record for you and your child. If you have recently changed your title or surname, for example, it will not be changed on our system unless we have been informed.   The email address you enter is only used to receive a confirmation of your appointment. If the system gives you an error when you log in, it will not be the email address that is the problem.  If you have several children to make bookings for, use the ‘Change Child’ button on the blue bar (above the school’s name) in the very top left corner of the Parents’ Booking Page to swap between your children. This does not apply to the Booking Wizard, where your children are tabbed above the teacher's names.  Any teacher who is not listed on the booking system is not available for this subject evening. This may be because of staff illness or unavailability on this date. Please email the member of staff for individual feedback on your child’s progress. If you are unable to book at home, please call the reception between Wednesday 19th March 2025 at 9:00 a.m. and Thursday 27th March 2025 at 3:30pm. and a member of staff will help you. If you are unable to access the Year 8 Subject Evening due to technical issues or lack of appropriate equipment, then you can email or phone the college. The subject-specific teacher will make contact with you for individual feedback on your child’s progress.

Year 11 Subject Evening - Thursday 20th March 2025 Link for tonight's meeting: https://kingedwardvicommunitycollege.schoolcloud.co.uk/ You are invited to make appointments for the school’s next Year 11 Subject Evening. Meetings with parents/carers this year will be held online via video meetings rather than in-person at the college. The next Year 11 Subject Evening will be held on Thursday 20th March 2025 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm.  The evening is open to all Year 11 parents and carers to discuss your child’s progress.  To make your booking, please follow the guidance below:   Parents can log in using: https://kingedwardvicommunitycollege.schoolcloud.co.uk/ with their personal and child details.  This allows you to choose your own appointment times with teachers and you will receive an email confirming your appointments.  The booking system will go LIVE on Friday 7th March 2025 at 7:00 p.m. and will be open to take your bookings until Thursday 20th March 2025 at 3:30 pm.  This will allow all parents and carers a fairer opportunity to access appointments for the evening.  Once you have logged in, you will be asked to make an appointment with your child’s tutor. The available times will be displayed.    Support and Guidance  On the website, we have built a page for the online booking system. On this page, we have put a link to the booking website, step-by-step instructions, and video tutorials.   This is the link to the on-line tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-XIdCzPUgs   Troubleshooting Tips  To login, you need to enter the details we have on record for you and your child. If you have recently changed your title or surname, for example, it will not have been changed on our system unless we have been informed.   The email address you enter is only used to receive a confirmation of your appointment. If the system gives you an error when you log in, it will not be the email address that is the problem.  If you have several children to make bookings for, use the ‘Change Child’ button on the blue bar (above the school’s name) in the very top left corner of the Parents’ Booking Page to swap between your children. This does not apply to the Booking Wizard, where your children are tabbed above the teacher's names.  Any teacher who is not listed on the booking system is not available for this subject evening. This may be because of staff illness or unavailability on this date. Please email the member of staff for individual feedback on your child’s progress. If you are unable to book at home, please call the reception between Monday 10th March 2025 at 9:00 a.m. and Thursday 20th March 2025 at 3:30pm. and a member of staff will help you. If you are unable to access the Year 11 Subject Evening due to technical issues or lack of appropriate equipment, then you can email or phone the college. The subject-specific teacher will make contact with you for individual feedback on your child’s progress.

Year 9 Subject Evening - Thursday 13th February 2025 Link for tonight's meeting: https://kingedwardvicommunitycollege.schoolcloud.co.uk/ Year 9 Subject Evening You are invited to make appointments for the school’s next Year 9 Subject Evening. Meetings with parents/carers this year will be held online via video meetings rather than in-person at the college. The next Year 9 Subject Evening will be held on Thursday 13th February 2025 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm.  The evening is open to all Year 9 parents and carers to discuss your child’s progress.  To make your booking, please follow the guidance below:   Parents can log in https://kingedwardvicommunitycollege.schoolcloud.co.uk/ using their personal and child details.  This allows you to choose your own appointment times with teachers, and you will receive an email confirming your appointments.  Changes to the Booking System  The booking system will go LIVE on Friday 31st January 2025 at 7:00 p.m. and will be open to take your bookings until Thursday 13th February 2025 at 3:30 pm.  This will allow all parents and carers a fairer opportunity to access appointments for the evening. Once you have logged in, you will be asked to make an appointment with your child’s tutor. The available times will be displayed.   Support and Guidance  On the website, we have built a page for the online booking system. On this page, we have put a link to the booking website, step-by-step instructions, and video tutorials.  This is the link to the on-line tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-XIdCzPUgs   Troubleshooting Tips  To log in you need to enter the details we have on record for you and your child. If you have recently changed your title or surname, for example, it will not be changed on our system unless we have been informed.   The email address you enter is only used to receive a confirmation of your appointment. If the system gives you an error when you log in, it will not be the email address that is the problem.  If you have several children to make bookings for, use the ‘Change Child’ button on the blue bar (above the school’s name) in the very top left corner of the Parents’ Booking Page to swap between your children. This does not apply to the Booking Wizard, where your children are tabbed above the teacher names.  Any teacher who is not listed on the booking system is not available for this subject evening. This may be because of staff illness or unavailability on this date. Please email the member of staff for individual feedback on your child’s progress. If you are unable to book at home, please call the reception between Monday 3rd February 2025 at 9:00 a.m. and Thursday 13th February 2025 at 3:30pm. and a member of staff will help you. If you are unable to access the Year 9 Subject Evening due to technical issues or lack of appropriate equipment, then you can email or phone the college. The subject specific teacher will make contact with you for individual feedback on your child’s progress.

Year 12 Subject Evening - Tuesday 4th February 2025 Link for tonight's meeting: https://kingedwardvicommunitycollege.schoolcloud.co.uk/ Year 12 Subject Evening You are invited to make appointments for the school’s next Year 12 Subject Evening. Meetings with parents/carers this year will be held online via video meetings rather than in-person at the college. The next Year 12 Subject Evening will be held on Tuesday 4th February 2025 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm.  The evening is open to all Year 12 parents and carers to discuss your child’s progress.  To make your booking, please follow the guidance below:   Parents can log in using https://kingedwardvicommunitycollege.schoolcloud.co.uk/ with their personal and child details.  This allows you to choose your own appointment times with teachers, and you will receive an email confirming your appointments.  Changes to the Booking System  The booking system will go LIVE on Friday 24th January 2025 at 7:00 p.m. and will be open to take your bookings until Tuesday 4th February 2025 at 3:30 pm.  This will allow all parents and carers a fairer opportunity to access appointments for the evening. Once you have logged in, you will be asked to make an appointment with your child’s tutor. The available times will be displayed.   Support and Guidance  On the website, we have built a page for the online booking system. On this page, we have put a link to the booking website, step-by-step instructions, and video tutorials.  This is the link to the on-line tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-XIdCzPUgs   Troubleshooting Tips  To log in you need to enter the details we have on record for you and your child. If you have recently changed your title or surname, for example, it will not be changed on our system unless we have been informed.   The email address you enter is only used to receive confirmation of your appointment. If the system gives you an error when you log in, it will not be the email address that is the problem.  If you have several children to make bookings for, use the ‘Change Child’ button on the blue bar (above the school’s name) in the very top left corner of the Parents’ Booking Page to swap between your children. This does not apply to the Booking Wizard, where your children are tabbed above the teacher's names.  Any teacher who is not listed on the booking system is not available for this subject evening. This may be because of staff illness or unavailability on this date. Please email the member of staff for individual feedback on your child’s progress. If you are unable to book at home, please call the reception between Monday 27th January 2025 at 9:00 a.m. and Tuesday 4th February 2025 at 3:30pm, and a member of staff will help you. If you are unable to access the Year 12 Subject Evening due to technical issues or lack of appropriate equipment, then you can email or phone the college. The subject specific teacher will make contact with you for individual feedback on your child’s progress.

Music Lessons Please apply here for Music Lessons.