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Angry mum hits out at school closure

Angry mum hits out at school closure

07 September 2022

This mother had just five days to find a new space for her nine-year-old son when his primary school suddenly closed.

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Grammar head quits after shocking Ofsted report

Grammar head quits after shocking Ofsted report

06 September 2022

A leader of a troubled school has stepped down after ongoing problems with bullying were highlighted by education watchdogs.

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What will new PM mean for grammar school ban?

What will new PM mean for grammar school ban?

05 September 2022

As we wait to discover the result of the Tory leadership contest, we take a look at what the new leader could mean for grammar schools in Kent

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Head teacher warns of school staff cuts as energy bills rocket

Head teacher warns of school staff cuts as energy bills rocket

02 September 2022

A leading Kent head teacher says some schools are facing £100,000 increases in their energy bills - which could mean job cuts.

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Everyone a hero: Kent's most creative youngsters

Everyone a hero: Kent's most creative youngsters

02 September 2022

Kent’s Big Writing Challenge saw pupils from schools across the county win prizes for stories about their heroes.

Kent midwife crisis as trainees’ course suddenly axed

Kent midwife crisis as trainees’ course suddenly axed

01 September 2022

Exclusive: Dozens of students cannot start their midwifery courses at a Kent university amid concerns over trainees working unsupervised.

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'We paid £450 for a ticket but there's no bus to get on'

'We paid £450 for a ticket but there's no bus to get on'

31 August 2022

Changes to bus services have left children in a village with no means to get to school and parents say they have been ignored by Kent County Council.

Medics braced for surge in asthma attacks as classrooms reopen

Medics braced for surge in asthma attacks as classrooms reopen

31 August 2022

Children with asthma are more at risk of an attack in September, says a charity, which is asking parents to be vigilant as schools reopen.

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Private school suddenly shuts and 'goes into liquidation'

Private school suddenly shuts and 'goes into liquidation'

31 August 2022

A private primary school has closed without any warning just months after new owners took over.

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Twins get identical GCSE results

Twins get identical GCSE results

25 August 2022

Twin students have received identical GCSE results – down to the exact subject.

Students to receive GCSE results today

Students to receive GCSE results today

25 August 2022

Thousands of pupils across Kent will receive their GCSE results today.

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'Scrapping of GCSEs and A Levels is long overdue'

'Scrapping of GCSEs and A Levels is long overdue'

23 August 2022

One of the county's top education advisors has backed calls by a former Prime Minister to overhaul the way in which students are taught and examined.

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Maths genius gets two A* A-levels... aged just 12

Maths genius gets two A* A-levels... aged just 12

18 August 2022

A boy genius who watches maths videos on YouTube rather than "looking at memes" has bagged two A* A-levels.

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First students to sit exams since 2019 to receive A-level results

First students to sit exams since 2019 to receive A-level results

18 August 2022

Thousands of teenagers across Kent will receive their grades today after becoming the first to sit exams since 2019.

Parents unsurprised by 'army camp' school's shocking Ofsted inspection

Parents unsurprised by 'army camp' school's shocking Ofsted inspection

17 August 2022

A Kent secondary compared to a military school after it drafted in “Britain’s strictest head” has been branded "oppressive" by its own pupils.

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'Inadequate' school should be replaced by two new ones, says former teacher

'Inadequate' school should be replaced by two new ones, says former teacher

15 August 2022

Everyone has piled in with their solutions after a secondary school was labelled 'inadequate', including a former council leader who taught there.

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'School is sweeping attacks under the carpet'

'School is sweeping attacks under the carpet'

15 August 2022

A parent has accused a secondary school of failing to address 'gang' style attacks on pupils after his teenage son was beaten up outside a pub.

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‘Inappropriate' teacher who drew picture of pupil escapes ban

‘Inappropriate' teacher who drew picture of pupil escapes ban

14 August 2022

A teacher who drew a picture of a pupil and made inappropriate comments has avoided a banning order.

Outdoor education centre plans to expand

Outdoor education centre plans to expand

11 August 2022

An outdoor education centre wants to expand in order to teach up to 60 pupils and build two new buildings.

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Why did the FT visit Kent to see this bus?

Why did the FT visit Kent to see this bus?

10 August 2022

'It’s a lifesaver. Three years ago I didn’t need somewhere like this but now I do,' says pensioner about ground-breaking support bus project.

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