Kent is launching a county-wide initiative to reduce school exclusions, recognising that permanently excluded and frequently suspended pupils are often among the most vulnerable - more likely to experience poverty, have special educational needs, face adverse childhood experiences and become involved in the youth justice system.

The District Dashboard has been updated with the latest statistics.

Guidance for schools considering service transfers.

We are reminding schools of the upcoming admission dates for both Secondary and Primary schools.

Sunguarding® Schools is a free, PSHE Association Quality Marked KS2 resource from the Melanoma Fund, supported by afPE, helping schools in Kent and across the UK teach practical sun and heat safety as a life skill.

The percentage of severely absent pupils continues to increase nationally.

As you are aware, there will be one virtual Headteacher Briefing on MS Teams on Monday 9 March 2026 from 9am to 12noon.

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

The Fire Safety Logbook has now been updated to include a checklist which can be used to record fire door checks.

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