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Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards 2026 trophy design

4 May

Pupils are invited to draw or paint a design that will be turned into a trophy for the winners of this year’s Kent MentalWellbeing Awards.

Step into better health with National Walking Month

29 Apr

Get ready to walk or wheel - Friday 1 May marks the start of National Walking Month!

HR Connect updates - 23 April 2026

23 Apr

The latest update from HR Connect includes Mental Health First Aid Refresher training and Safer Recruitment in Education training.

Kent County Council (KCC) SEND Reform Feedback and Engagement Form

22 Apr

We are inviting school practitioners and partners to share their views, experiences and suggestions as part of the SEND Reform plan.

Mark Vickers MBE Expert Advisory Group for Inclusion Q&A

21 Apr

Craig Chapman Interim Deputy Director for Education: Access and Inclusion has the opportunity to sit down with the SEND Expert Mark Vickers MBE.

District Dashboard update April 2026

20 Apr

The District Dashboard has been updated with the latest statistics.

Healing Together

20 Apr

60 fully funded training places for schools and VCSE organisations across Kent and Medway to become accredited Healing Together facilitators.

KCC Health and Safety Service

20 Apr

The KCC Health and Safety Service now provides advice and support to even more schools!

Referrers’ experiences of the Children and Young People’s Drug and Alcohol Service

8 Apr

Kent County Council are gathering views on how effective We Are With You services are in supporting young people with drug and alcohol needs in Kent.

Education Setting Briefings: SEND Reform Engagement

2 Apr

SEND Reform Engagement for Education Settings sessions on Tuesday 21 April and Wednesday 22 April 2026.

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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