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Pupils’ learning ‘disrupted’ as school surrounded by new housing sites

Pupils’ learning ‘disrupted’ as school surrounded by new housing sites

10 May 2023

The head teacher of a special needs school has voiced concerns over housing developments disrupting pupils’ learning.

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‘Society is so used to classroom closures the government feels no pressure to tackle teacher strikes’

‘Society is so used to classroom closures the government feels no pressure to tackle teacher strikes’

09 May 2023

Our columnist fears we’re now all so comfortable with school closures since the pandemic that there’s no urgency to resolve disputes with teachers.

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Abandoned boarding school could become sixth-form centre

Abandoned boarding school could become sixth-form centre

07 May 2023

An abandoned 19th century boarding school which permanently closed in 2020 could be transformed into a sixth-form centre under new plans.

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Pupil returns to school as head teacher 30 years on

Pupil returns to school as head teacher 30 years on

06 May 2023

A woman has returned to her former primary as head of school more than 30 years since she was a pupil.

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'Outstanding' report for Kent college group a 'UK first'

'Outstanding' report for Kent college group a 'UK first'

05 May 2023

A Kent college group has achieved a “UK first” by being awarded top marks by Ofsted under new guidelines.

Vicar goes to the police over Facebook ‘attacks’

Vicar goes to the police over Facebook ‘attacks’

05 May 2023

A clergyman has reported a series of Facebook comments to the police after a nursery’s closure was met with anger.

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Woman teacher banned after having sex with pupil, 16

Woman teacher banned after having sex with pupil, 16

05 May 2023

A secondary school teacher who had a sexual relationship with a pupil has been banned from the profession indefinitely.

Midwifery training crisis as university course axed

Midwifery training crisis as university course axed

04 May 2023

Student midwives in Kent have been dealt a “devastating” blow after a regulator axed their course following concerns over quality and safety.

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Seagulls blamed for closure of crumbling library

Seagulls blamed for closure of crumbling library

02 May 2023

Nesting seagulls have been blamed for some of the damage forcing the closure of a Grade II-listed library which will cost millions to repair.

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Ofsted says troubled school still ‘inadequate’

Ofsted says troubled school still ‘inadequate’

02 May 2023

Ofsted inspectors have told a failing school it is making steady progress, but remains inadequate and needing major improvements.

Teachers strike for another day

Teachers strike for another day

02 May 2023

Teachers are on strike today as the row over pay and working conditions with the government continues.

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Head teacher’s legacy continues after cancer tragedy

Head teacher’s legacy continues after cancer tragedy

02 May 2023

A headteacher who died nearly two years ago from cancer is having her legacy carried on with a sporting celebration set up by her son.

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Schools face ‘crisis’ amid special needs overspend

Schools face ‘crisis’ amid special needs overspend

02 May 2023

Many children with special needs are set to face life in mainstream schools after the county council accepted a huge government bailout.

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GCSE and A level exam help outlined to recognise Covid-19 upheaval

GCSE and A level exam help outlined to recognise Covid-19 upheaval

28 April 2023

With many GCSE and A level pupils sitting their first ever formal exams the government has set out the allowances being made for Covid-19 disruption.

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Exam students may not see subject teachers because of strikes

Exam students may not see subject teachers because of strikes

27 April 2023

GCSE and A level pupils may not see subject staff due to strikes, warns the NEU, despite efforts to get those facing exams into school.

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‘Attempted kidnapping by masked man’ near primary school

‘Attempted kidnapping by masked man’ near primary school

26 April 2023

A warning has been issued to parents after an alleged attempted kidnapping at a park.

Anger as son denied grammar school place despite passing test with ‘flying colours’

Anger as son denied grammar school place despite passing test with ‘flying colours’

25 April 2023

More than 60 children in one part of Kent have missed out on a place in a grammar school despite passing the 11-plus.

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Lead thief caused £200k damage to village school

Lead thief caused £200k damage to village school

24 April 2023

A man caused £200,000 of damage to the roof of a village school – just to get lead worth less than £300.

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Nursery gets upgraded to outstanding by Ofsted in first inspection in six years

Nursery gets upgraded to outstanding by Ofsted in first inspection in six years

21 April 2023

A nursery with children that are “safe, happy and thrive” has been upgraded after an Ofsted inspection.

Students brighten up town’s old M&S and Co-Op with art

Students brighten up town’s old M&S and Co-Op with art

21 April 2023

College students have transformed three empty shops in a town’s street with unique artwork.

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