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Emergency cash fund for families

20 April 2020
Emergency cash fund for families

An Emergency Hardship Fund has been launched for families caring for children with complex needs struggling because of the coronavirus outbreak,

Families braced for primary school place announcement

16 April 2020
Families braced for primary school place announcement

The coronavirus outbreak is expected to alter the way in which parents accept primary school places, offers for which will be released later today.

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Can you identify these 14 films made from Lego?

15 April 2020
Can you identify these 14 films made from Lego?

A father and son from Kent have designed their own video movie quiz in which players must guess the family films they have made out of Lego.

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Can you become a pensioner's pen pal?

10 April 2020
Can you become a pensioner's pen pal?

School-aged pen pals are being sought to write to residents at a retirement complex who can no longer have visits from their family and friends.

Festival announces virtual Easter event

07 April 2020
Festival announces virtual Easter event

A family festival, which was due to throw an Easter party at Dreamland, is bringing together DJs, comedy and live acts for a virtual event instead.

Parents design coronavirus alphabet

07 April 2020
Parents design coronavirus alphabet

A husband and wife team have designed a coronavirus alphabet to help very young children understand the way their world has changed.

Popular attraction announces permanent closure

03 April 2020
Popular attraction announces permanent closure

A Kent attraction has announced it is closing its doors for good after 35 years in a city centre.

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Free poster to colour to thank NHS

01 April 2020
Free poster to colour to thank NHS

Click here to download and decorate this fantastic doodle thanking NHS key workers, which can be displayed in your window or parked car at home.

School supplies available to families

25 March 2020
School supplies available to families

A Kent firm which supplies schools with everything from sports equipment and outdoor toys to stationary is opening its order books to families.

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David Walliams to read mid-morning story

24 March 2020
David Walliams to read mid-morning story

Families are being encouraged to tune in at 11am and listen to popular children's author David Walliams read the nation's children a story.

Free trial for Disney+

24 March 2020
Free trial for Disney+

Disney's much anticipated new streaming service launches today with the offer of a seven-day free trial.

50 things to do with the kids at home

23 March 2020
50 things to do with the kids at home

If you're wondering about how best to keep the kids occupied, here's 50 suggestions of things you can do with them at home.

The best open spaces for a walk

21 March 2020
The best open spaces for a walk

We look at some of the best open spaces in Kent where you can enjoy the outside and take a walk during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Download and decorate our handwashing poster

20 March 2020
Download and decorate our handwashing poster

Remind your kids about the importance of handwashing alongside giving them a creative activity with our downloadable poster to decorate.

Joe Wicks to run online PE classes

20 March 2020
Joe Wicks to run online PE classes

Fitness guru Joe Wicks has announced he will be the 'nation's PE teacher' from Monday with fun online exercise classes for kids each morning.

Educational games, apps and websites for primary school pupils

18 March 2020
Educational games, apps and websites for primary school pupils

As schools enter lockdown, here are some helpful resources to keep your children learning away from the classroom.

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Free help for families home schooling

18 March 2020
Free help for families home schooling

Home learning packs, worksheets and activities for all year groups up to GSCE, are now available for free as coronavirus affects schooling for many.

How many basic cooking skills do your kids know?

18 March 2020
How many basic cooking skills do your kids know?

From boiling an egg to melting chocolate - how many of these cooking skills can your offspring get to grips with whilst they spend more time at home?

You can still make mum's day on Mother's Day

18 March 2020
You can still make mum's day on Mother's Day

Don't let coronavirus cancel Mother's Day. Here's six ways to make the most of Sunday in light of the latest government guidelines.

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'I couldn't read until I was about eight or nine'

05 March 2020
'I couldn't read until I was about eight or nine'

In a letter to Kent children for World Book Day, renowned children's author Nick Butterworth shares his own struggles with reading.

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