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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.

‘We need help to turn double decker into school wellbeing hub’

‘We need help to turn double decker into school wellbeing hub’

21 April 2023

A head teacher is pleading for help to transform an old Arriva double decker bus into a well-being centre for its pupils.

Babies changed on ‘dirty’ mats and sharing unwashed bedding at nursery

Babies changed on ‘dirty’ mats and sharing unwashed bedding at nursery

21 April 2023

A nursery has been slated after inspectors found babies were being changed on “dirty” mats and sleeping in shared bedding “not washed regularly”.

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Education expert fears for failing school's students

Education expert fears for failing school's students

21 April 2023

An education expert and former grammar school head has slammed a failing school trust over the uncertainty of its future.

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Next steps revealed to secure site’s nuclear future

Next steps revealed to secure site’s nuclear future

20 April 2023

An “exciting” action plan setting out how a new nuclear power station will be secured have been revealed as talks take place with manufacturers.

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