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‘We’re a dying breed’: Upset after village nursery forced to close

‘We’re a dying breed’: Upset after village nursery forced to close

16 July 2023

A village nursery has taken the heartbreaking decision to close due to issues with costs and the government’s free childcare rollout.

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‘He was a great friend to many people in this chamber’

‘He was a great friend to many people in this chamber’

14 July 2023

Tributes have been paid to the county’s former education chief, Leyland Ridings, who has died aged 85.

‘If I quit work to home-school son we could lose house’

‘If I quit work to home-school son we could lose house’

14 July 2023

A mum fears her family could lose their house if she has to quit work to home-school her son who has no place at secondary school due to KCC delays.

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School set for £3.5m expansion after housing boom

School set for £3.5m expansion after housing boom

13 July 2023

A village primary school is to expand so it can take more pupils from September next year to cope with an increase in demand.

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One of Kent’s biggest schools fights Ofsted over rating drop

One of Kent’s biggest schools fights Ofsted over rating drop

13 July 2023

A large Kent secondary is locked in a battle with Ofsted over an inspection that has seen its rating downgraded.

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New trust identified for failing school

New trust identified for failing school

12 July 2023

The Department for Education has confirmed a “preferred” candidate has been picked to replace a failing academy trust.

New arts school to open in historic dockyard

New arts school to open in historic dockyard

12 July 2023

A new arts school which will offer qualifications to university level is set to open its doors to a new batch of students.

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School rated Inadequate by Ofsted

School rated Inadequate by Ofsted

11 July 2023

A school with more than 950 children has had its Ofsted rating dropped after inspectors raised concerns about its management.

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Nursery shut amid fears for children’s safety

Nursery shut amid fears for children’s safety

08 July 2023

A nursery has been shut down unexpectedly by Ofsted officials amid fears children ‘may be at risk of harm’.

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Mum leads mast protest outside schools

Mum leads mast protest outside schools

07 July 2023

Parents have been protesting against a proposed 5G mast outside two secondary schools.

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School bus pass fees to be frozen

School bus pass fees to be frozen

07 July 2023

A council is set to stop price increases on student travel in a measure costing £2.5 million.

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The 'amazing' school where pupils 'look forward to lessons'

The 'amazing' school where pupils 'look forward to lessons'

07 July 2023

Pupils told Ofsted inspectors their school is “amazing” before it was given an ‘Outstanding’ rating by the education watchdog.

Kent students caught using ChatGPT get marks of zero

Kent students caught using ChatGPT get marks of zero

06 July 2023

University students in the county have been given zero marks after being found to have used AI bots such as ChatGPT to cheat in their assessments.

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Two major historic finds made on site of new school

Two major historic finds made on site of new school

06 July 2023

A dig at the site of a new academy has unearthed artefacts thought to be 300,000 years old.

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Primary school rated ‘outstanding’ across board by Ofsted

Primary school rated ‘outstanding’ across board by Ofsted

05 July 2023

A primary school formerly rated ‘good’ has recieved a glowing report from Ofsted inspectors.

‘Two more strikes and 40,000 resignations...it’s about time Rishi revealed what he’s willing to pay teachers’

‘Two more strikes and 40,000 resignations...it’s about time Rishi revealed what he’s willing to pay teachers’

04 July 2023

With two teaching strikes looming and 40,000 resignations in 2022, our columnist feels it’s about time the government said what it is willing to pay.

School previously dubbed ‘requires improvement’ gets ‘good’ Ofsted rating

School previously dubbed ‘requires improvement’ gets ‘good’ Ofsted rating

03 July 2023

A primary school previously criticised for poor results and dwindling pupil numbers is celebrating after a glowing Ofsted report.

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Nursery receive ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating

Nursery receive ‘outstanding’ Ofsted rating

03 July 2023

As many lose their “outstanding” Ofsted ratings, one nursery has managed to buck the trend in keeping its high score.

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School clampdown on nose studs ‘denying kids an education’

School clampdown on nose studs ‘denying kids an education’

03 July 2023

Parents have been angered after being told by one secondary school students are no longer able to wear facial jewellery in a ‘sudden’ clampdown.

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Mum's mission after son almost knocked down by taxi on ‘crazy’ road

Mum's mission after son almost knocked down by taxi on ‘crazy’ road

02 July 2023

A parent is campaigning for a pelican crossing at her son’s school after he was almost knocked down outside the gates.

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