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19 Aug

A new measure of social media experience for young people aged 11 to 15.

Get ready for the new school year.

Kent County Council’s (KCC) Budget Consultation 2026-27 is now open for your views.

Let’s stand together to change the conversation around suicide, spread hope and support mental wellbeing in our communities.

The Kent and Medway Suicide Prevention Team (based within KCC’s Public Health) have been putting together a new strategy, to replace the existing one which will come to a close at the end of this year.

Starting August 2025, all education settings will use our new online form to submit requests for an Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment (EHCNA).

The KCC Counter Fraud Team have been made aware of a fraud incident made against one of the schools within the county.

What schools need to know and do ahead of October 2025.

The latest updates from HR Connect including a free School HR Health Check, KCSIE 2025, Safer Recruitment in Education courses, the importance of workplace investigations in education, and major changes to the Skilled Worker visa.

As the summer holidays approach, the change of routine and being away from school friends can create some pressures, like isolation and loneliness for young people.