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Prevent education update 2026/27

9 Mar

Following recent Home Office communications and our updated Kent and Medway Prevent Grant Agreement, we are sharing an update on potential changes to Prevent education delivery for 2026/27.

Helping pupils understand difference

5 Mar

The free Kindness Crew resource for primary schools in Kent.

Thames Gateway Teaching School Hub (TGTSH) March 2026 bulletin

4 Mar

This contains important information about TGTSH services and NPQs.

Childhood vaccinations call

2 Mar

The NHS and Department for Health and Social Care have teamed up to boost uptake of routine childhood vaccinations for children aged 0 to 5.

Educate Against Hate - February spotlight

2 Mar

An Educate Against Hate spotlight on Online Safety.

Coastal and Care Integrated Responses and Children's Lived Experiences (CIRCLE) study by the sea

2 Mar

Funded by National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

Kent Approach to Preventing Exclusions - an invitation

26 Feb

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.

District Dashboard update February 2026

25 Feb

The District Dashboard has been updated with the latest statistics.

LGPS and TUPE

25 Feb

Guidance for schools considering service transfers.

School Admissions upcoming dates

25 Feb

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

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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