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Everyday Active Schools opportunity

11 May

Active Kent and Medway would like to invite your school to join their free Everyday Active Schools programme.

Upcoming coordinated admissions dates

8 May

We are reminding schools of the upcoming admission dates for Primary admissions.

Why understanding “differences on the inside” matters more than ever

8 May

With Mental Health Awareness Week approaching (week commencing Monday 11 May), schools across Kent will be thinking about how best to support pupil wellbeing and create environments where every child feels understood and included.

New Get Help Now infographic

8 May

The Get Help Now poster has been updated.

SEND Reform Engagement for Education Settings briefing

7 May

A recording of the SEND Reform Engagement for Education Settings briefing.

Growing up in the online world: a national consultation

7 May

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology are consulting on further measures to prepare children for the future in an age of rapid technological change.

Community of Schools (CoS) Chairs recruitment

7 May

Reminder: the closing date for expressions of interest is Friday 5 June.

HR Connect updates - 8 May 2026

6 May

The latest update from HR Connect includes the free HR Connect summer breakfast briefing and restructures and redundancies in education training.

DfE Mental Health Support Team (MHST) survey

6 May

As an Emotional Wellbeing or Emotional Support Team School we need your support and views.

Earn your school the title of Wellbeing Space of the Year by telling us about your calm zone, forest school, outdoor garden or wellbeing hub

4 May

Time running out to nominate your school for the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards.

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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