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Access to high-quality data and intelligence is essential in supporting effective decision-making, school improvement and service planning.

Kent County Council are currently reviewing the participation services provided by Virtual School Kent (VSK) and i-Thrive Participation Team to better understand what is working well, identify opportunities for improvement, and help shape the future direction of these services.

Kent primary schools are invited to take part in the next phase of the SHINE study, which is exploring how the National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) affects the wellbeing of Year 6 pupils.

The Department for Education’s National Education Nature Park programme is helping schools transform outdoor spaces for both people and wildlife while supporting climate and nature education.

Free advice service for schools looking to engage with climate action or formulating climate action plans.

I am delighted to tell you that the early indications are that in Kent we have achieved a significant increase in the percentage of children achieving a Good Level of Development.

We are pleased to share edition six of the LESAS Child Protection Newsletter for 2025-26, designed to support safeguarding practice in education settings.

New statutory guidance from DfE (also known as Benedict’s Law).

We have received the following from Morrison’s Cafes which we would like to bring to your attention and ask that you share with parents and carers.

The summary notes from the meetings of the Schools Funding Forum on 15 May 2026.