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Apply for early education partnerships funding

12 Jun

Early years providers and schools can now apply for funding to form an early education partnership.

Kent County Council - new job opportunity

12 Jun

Head of Service Specialist Teaching and Learning Service.

Government school food standards compliant menu packs

5 Jun

New look. New dishes. Old favourites.

School food - have your say

5 Jun

The consultation window is currently open until Friday 12 June on the proposed New Government School Food Standards.

Summer 2026 Finance Information Groups

5 Jun

Finance Information Groups (FIGs) are half-day morning sessions, ideal for Finance Officers, Bursars, Business Managers and other school finance colleagues.

School Aged Flu Vaccination Programme 2026/27

3 Jun

A letter to all headteachers from NHS England and the Director of Public health outlines the planned programme for the school‑aged flu vaccination programme 2026-27.

Give your students a voice in shaping their education and future

3 Jun

We’re inviting students aged eight to 18 to take part in Kent’s new Children and Young People’s survey – designed to capture their lived experiences, concerns, motivations and aspirations.

Empower your school community with Family Learning (2026/27)

3 Jun

Supporting families is key to improving pupil outcomes - and our refreshed Family Learning programme for 2026/27 offers a flexible, impactful way for schools to do just that.

Future Minds, Fund and Flourish

2 Jun

Future Minds Fund and Flourish is a fully funded initiative supporting mental wellbeing, resilience and future workplace readiness of young people across West Kent.

Communities of Schools budget allocations

1 Jun

The Communities of Schools budget allocations have been added to Kelsi for the upcoming academic year 2026/27.

Keep your computer protected

Important information for schools to protect your computer from the current virus threat.

KCC news

Dover secondary school praised for its commitment to inclusion following positive Ofsted inspection

22 Oct

Kent County Council's Cabinet Member for Education and Skills, Beverley Fordham, has praised St Edmund's Catholic School in Dover following a recent visit to learn more about its inclusive approach to education and pupil support.

Supporting mental wellbeing as children settle into the school year

21 Oct

As pupils head into half term, families may notice that the excitement and anticipation of the new school year has begun to settle. As children navigate new routines, friendships, homework and social pressures, some may start to feel overwhelmed, tired or a bit anxious.

Twenty apprentices graduate from county council employment programme

19 Oct

For so many young people the chance to ‘earn while they learn’ after leaving school offers an attractive opportunity to gain a qualification while earning a wage through job-based learning.

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