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Headteacher leaves notes on neighbours’ cars in parking row

Headteacher leaves notes on neighbours’ cars in parking row

07 April 2024

A parking row has broken out between residents who want to park near their homes and a head teacher trying to keep them away from the school site.

University staff vote to strike over job losses and cut courses

University staff vote to strike over job losses and cut courses

05 April 2024

Staff at a Kent university have voted to strike over courses being cut and in defence of jobs.

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Traffic-free zone to be set up outside school after ‘volatile’ incidents

Traffic-free zone to be set up outside school after ‘volatile’ incidents

05 April 2024

Motorists will not be allowed to drive past a school during peak times as part of a ‘school streets’ trial aimed at making streets safer for children.

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Aeroplane to become school library

Aeroplane to become school library

04 April 2024

An aircraft fuselage and an oil rig’s liferaft have become the latest additions to a special school’s innovative learning hubs.

Multi-million pound college extension plans submitted

Multi-million pound college extension plans submitted

04 April 2024

A planning application has been submitted to transform a college.

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University vice-chancellor resigns

University vice-chancellor resigns

04 April 2024

The vice-chancellor of the University of Kent is stepping down, following a turbulent year for the institution, which has recently axed six courses.

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‘I hope it encourages people to explore what we have here’

‘I hope it encourages people to explore what we have here’

04 April 2024

An award-winning designer inspired by her young nephew has launched a children’s activity book showcasing her corner of Kent.

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Pupils have ‘bright and happy future’ at school rated ‘Good’ again

Pupils have ‘bright and happy future’ at school rated ‘Good’ again

03 April 2024

A special needs school described as a “very happy place to be” has received another glowing report from the education watchdog.

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Families reaching ‘crisis point’ trying to navigate SEND services

Families reaching ‘crisis point’ trying to navigate SEND services

03 April 2024

There are “inconsistencies" in the way children with special education needs in one part of Kent are treated, an inspection has uncovered.

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‘Half the town's nurseries have closed - we need to expand'

‘Half the town's nurseries have closed - we need to expand'

03 April 2024

A nursery hoping to address a town's growing demand for childcare places has put forward plans to build an extension.

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Secondary school’s expansion plans to meet ‘pressing demand’

Secondary school’s expansion plans to meet ‘pressing demand’

02 April 2024

Education bosses have drawn up plans to expand a secondary school - including two temporary structures - to meet the growing demand for places.

1,000 homes planned as school could leave historic site

1,000 homes planned as school could leave historic site

01 April 2024

More than 1,000 homes could be built on a sprawling school site after teachers announced plans to relocate.

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Former Kent student’s New York life working on top TV shows

Former Kent student’s New York life working on top TV shows

31 March 2024

A former student returned to his old college to tell youngsters how he ended up working on TV shows such as America’s Got Talent.

‘We were told we’d be getting a pub back – not a nursery local parents can’t afford’

‘We were told we’d be getting a pub back – not a nursery local parents can’t afford’

30 March 2024

Villagers have been left dismayed by a prestigious private school’s decision to u-turn on plans to restore a historic pub to its former glory.

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Schoolboy left with facial injuries after street attack

Schoolboy left with facial injuries after street attack

28 March 2024

An investigation is underway after a teenager was left with facial injuries following an alleged attack involving two other boys near his school.

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Controversial school confirmed as two new academies

Controversial school confirmed as two new academies

27 March 2024

Education bosses have approved plans to split Oasis Academy into two separate schools from September.

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School drop-off changed after car park is ‘inhabited’

School drop-off changed after car park is ‘inhabited’

25 March 2024

School staff were forced to take extra measures to protect pupils after a shared parking facility was ‘inhabited by members of the public’.

School adds ‘national nurturing award’ to ‘Good‘ Ofsted report

School adds ‘national nurturing award’ to ‘Good‘ Ofsted report

25 March 2024

A primary school has built on its good rating by the education watchdog and secured a national award recognising its caring qualities.

School’s bid to build house to raise funds snubbed after backlash

School’s bid to build house to raise funds snubbed after backlash

23 March 2024

A cash-strapped school’s controversial plans to build a house on its land in a bid to make money have been thrown out.

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Pupils evacuated after theatre fire at school

Pupils evacuated after theatre fire at school

23 March 2024

A faulty spotlight above the stage of a school theatre sparked a blaze that saw pupils evacuated.

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