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University opens state-of-the-art science buildings

University opens state-of-the-art science buildings

27 September 2021

The university has unveiled their brand new science buildings including a climate change greenhouse.

Stamp designs by Kent pupils among Royal Mail competition finalists

Stamp designs by Kent pupils among Royal Mail competition finalists

27 September 2021

Stamp designs by five Kent children are among those chosen as finalists in the Royal Mail's Heroes of the Pandemic competition.

New head's school gate uniform checks and mobile ban

New head's school gate uniform checks and mobile ban

24 September 2021

The new principal at a 'troubled' secondary school explains why he has introduced uniform checks and cracked down on mobiles.

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Ground-breaking community supermarket launched in a bus

Ground-breaking community supermarket launched in a bus

23 September 2021

One of Britain's first mobile community supermarkets has been launched in a converted red London double-decker bus. But it needs volunteer drivers.

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New school would stop 1,200-pupil exodus

New school would stop 1,200-pupil exodus

22 September 2021

Parents are celebrating after education bosses say a favoured option is another school is needed to prevent a daily exodus of 1,200 pupils.

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College first of its kind to be accepted on global scheme

College first of its kind to be accepted on global scheme

21 September 2021

A college is leading the way with digital education after becoming the first specialist setting of its kind to be accepted on an international scheme.

Was it worth £50k in debt to be lectured online?

Was it worth £50k in debt to be lectured online?

19 September 2021

As freshers week begins university students across the county have expressed their feelings about debt, hardships and studying through lockdown.

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School staff applaud 'Britain's strictest head' for culture change

School staff applaud 'Britain's strictest head' for culture change

17 September 2021

A former head teacher dubbed 'Britain’s strictest' says he has been applauded by staff for culture changes he has already enforced at a Kent school.

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Covid cases among children drop as schools return

Covid cases among children drop as schools return

17 September 2021

Coronavirus cases among children in Kent have decreased by almost 20% in the first week of term, as the bubble system was ditched.

School lifted out of special measures

School lifted out of special measures

17 September 2021

"It takes some time to change parents' perceptions," says head.

School spends £30k to give all pupils iPads

School spends £30k to give all pupils iPads

17 September 2021

A primary school in Kent is hoping to kick start a £30,000 tech revolution by giving its pupils an iPad of their own.

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Parental backlash as 'Britain's strictest head' shakes up Kent school

Parental backlash as 'Britain's strictest head' shakes up Kent school

16 September 2021

A controversial former head teacher dubbed “Britain’s strictest” has been parachuted in to a Kent secondary to improve behaviour.

Head teacher blasts anti-vaxxers after school protest

Head teacher blasts anti-vaxxers after school protest

15 September 2021

A head teacher has accused anti-vaxxers of spreading conspiracy theories and disinformation during a protest outside his school gates.

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Pupil punished for wearing 'identical' skirt as last term

Pupil punished for wearing 'identical' skirt as last term

15 September 2021

A mum has hit out at a school's uniform policy after her daughter was put in isolation – but the head has hit back saying rules are rules.

Here's where new Scout Squirrel groups will open in Kent and Medway

Here's where new Scout Squirrel groups will open in Kent and Medway

15 September 2021

New Squirrel groups, for children aged four and five, are being launched by the Scout Association and here's where they'll open in Kent and Medway:

Delay to Island’s only special free school

Delay to Island’s only special free school

14 September 2021

Pupils are expected to walk through the doors of Sheppey's new and only special free school a year later than originally planned.

New students risk being the target for tax scams

New students risk being the target for tax scams

14 September 2021

Students looking for part-time jobs risk falling victim to tax scams, warns HMRC, as hundreds of thousands get ready to head off to university.

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Dozens fined for illegal parking outside schools

Dozens fined for illegal parking outside schools

14 September 2021

Newly installed CCTV cameras outside schools saw more than 70 parents slapped with fines.

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School-run woe goes on for residents

School-run woe goes on for residents

10 September 2021

It's a case of new term, same old problem for residents living near a top private school.

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Schools trust sues former trustees over 'missing £2.8m'

Schools trust sues former trustees over 'missing £2.8m'

10 September 2021

The government is helping to fund a legal case to recover 'lost public funds' from the bosses of a trust which once ran a school in the county.

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