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Building Bridges Through Books: Kingsteignton School Links with Ukraine

Kingsteignton School is proud to announce its participation in the UK-Ukraine School Partnerships programme, a British Council initiative funded by the UK Government that connects schools in the UK and Ukraine to share the joy of reading and cultural learning.

This month, Kingsteignton headteacher, Lee Goodenough, attended a three-day conference in Poland as part of the programme. He met with fifteen Ukrainian teachers and fourteen UK colleagues for training on reading for pleasure and trauma awareness and sensitivity. He also found time to plan collaborative projects with Yulia, a representative from Kingsteignton's new Ukrainian partner school.

Through this exciting programme, Kingsteignton School will work alongside its Ukrainian partner school to explore reading as a tool to broaden horizons, build confidence, and boost mental wellbeing. It will also help children develop a deeper understanding of each other’s cultures and communities.

Participating in the UK-Ukraine School Partnerships programme is part of Kingsteignton School’s commitment to providing enriching and internationally-minded experiences for its pupils. By taking part, students will develop skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of reading, whilst building meaningful friendships across borders.

Lee Goodenough, headteacher at Kingsteignton School, said:

“Our pupils are incredibly fortunate to take part in this project. It’s not just about reading, it’s about connecting with young people from another country, learning from each other, and growing as global citizens. We can already see the excitement and curiosity this is generating in the classroom.”

Matthew Shanks, CEO of Education South West, said:

“This programme is a fantastic example of how schools can inspire young people to think globally while learning locally. By connecting with their peers in Ukraine, Kingsteignton pupils will gain new perspectives and experience firsthand the power of reading to bring communities together. It’s a wonderful opportunity for growth, learning, and lasting friendships.”

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.