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Reception Year survey to better understand the needs children present with on entry to school

Pathways for All: Expert Voices SeriesA webinar on funding for Level 2 and below, led by Nick Holbrook-Sutcliffe

A quick reminder that several of our Spring 2026 programmes are closing for applications on 29 March. If your staff are planning to apply, please encourage them to submit their forms this week.

Please refer to this publication for the approved communication from Kent County Council regarding the Kent Scheme Pay Award 2026.

Important updates on staff development pathways available this Spring, including new apprenticeship routes and early access to leadership qualifications.

If you’re a teacher or parent, the countdown is on to the Big Walk and Wheel 2026!

The latest update from HR Connect includes the launch of the Employment Rights Act 2025 Implementation and Training Service; and a consultation on threshold for triggering collective redundancy obligations.

To capture pupils’ real lived experiences across wellbeing, safety, learning, aspirations and daily life.

A new train-the-trainer programme for Kent school and trust leaders, from Teach Kent and Sussex in partnership with Ambition Institute.

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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.

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.

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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