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‘We want to help as many people as we can’ says new SEN school head

‘We want to help as many people as we can’ says new SEN school head

19 February 2024

A new school plans to help youngsters with special educational needs (SEN) nearby in a bid to stop parents having to travel long distances.

Complete ban on mobile phones in school confirmed – even at break times

Complete ban on mobile phones in school confirmed – even at break times

19 February 2024

Schools have been told they should ban mobile phones completely but what exactly do the new rules mean for teachers, parents and pupils?

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Retiring MP: ‘If I had my time again, this is what I’d do...’

Retiring MP: ‘If I had my time again, this is what I’d do...’

18 February 2024

One of the county’s best-known MPs has opened up on his life in politics as he prepares to call it a day.

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Students offered £300 amid fallout of sexual misconduct claims against professor

Students offered £300 amid fallout of sexual misconduct claims against professor

15 February 2024

Students who had complaints upheld against a professor accused of sexual misconduct were offered £300 payments amid the fallout of the investigation.

‘Our fears over three-month road chaos have been sidelined’

‘Our fears over three-month road chaos have been sidelined’

14 February 2024

Concerns have been voiced over an upcoming road closure after a council’s suggestions for shorter works along the route were denied by the government.

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‘Inspiring’ retired teacher given just months to live

‘Inspiring’ retired teacher given just months to live

14 February 2024

The son of a popular retired teacher diagnosed with terminal liver cancer has launched a fundraising appeal to explore alternative treatment for her.

Hundreds of extra grammar school places needed in Kent by end of the decade

Hundreds of extra grammar school places needed in Kent by end of the decade

11 February 2024

The county council has warned more grammar ‘satellites’ may be needed to cope with increase in demand and avoid extra costs to the taxpayer.

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Hiring 11-plus tutors is a ‘waste of money’ says ex-education adviser

Hiring 11-plus tutors is a ‘waste of money’ says ex-education adviser

10 February 2024

A leading education expert has claimed hiring tutors to help your kid pass the 11-plus and claim a coveted grammar school place is a waste of money.

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‘It’s not about SATs or league tables – it’s about kindness’

‘It’s not about SATs or league tables – it’s about kindness’

08 February 2024

A primary school’s efforts to focus on children's wellbeing has been recognised as they receive a Nurture UK award.

‘My little boy deserves to go to school like every other child’

‘My little boy deserves to go to school like every other child’

08 February 2024

A mum who was promised her child would get a place at a special needs school has been told there are not enough staff, leaving him with nowhere to go.

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School’s mental health bus trashed and food bank stolen

School’s mental health bus trashed and food bank stolen

07 February 2024

The school’s assistant head said its most deprived pupils would suffer the most after the food bank provisions were stolen in the break-in.

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Voting open for £5k education competition

Voting open for £5k education competition

07 February 2024

Schools, academies and colleges can win a grant to help support science, technology, engineering and maths learning.

Warning issued to parents after pupils attacked and robbed

Warning issued to parents after pupils attacked and robbed

06 February 2024

Police are ramping up patrols after attacks and attempted robberies on schoolchildren.

The Last Supper set around Queen’s Platinum Jubilee table

The Last Supper set around Queen’s Platinum Jubilee table

06 February 2024

An exhibition inspired by da Vinci’s masterpiece and set around the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee table is opening at a cathedral.

The £10m school set to tackle demand from surrounding new-build estates

The £10m school set to tackle demand from surrounding new-build estates

05 February 2024

An official bid has been launched to build a new school to cope with increased demand from nearby housing developments.

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Figures reveal soaring cost of providing free school transport

Figures reveal soaring cost of providing free school transport

01 February 2024

New figures published by Kent County Council have laid bare the rise in cost of providing home to school transport.

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Special needs school rated ‘good’ by Ofsted

Special needs school rated ‘good’ by Ofsted

30 January 2024

A special needs school has been rated “good” by Ofsted with inspectors praising staff for their relationship with pupils.

Primary school evacuated after gas leak

Primary school evacuated after gas leak

30 January 2024

Pupils have been evacuated from a primary school following a gas leak.

University to axe 40 staff amid major financial woes

University to axe 40 staff amid major financial woes

30 January 2024

The University of Kent is cutting jobs and scaling back one of its campuses as bosses battle major financial problems.

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Primary school rated ‘outstanding’ for first time

Primary school rated ‘outstanding’ for first time

29 January 2024

A school has been given the highest rating possible after a Catholic School Inspection.

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