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3 Sep

Advice and guidance from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

As you are aware KCC has a statutory duty to track the learning and employment activities of all young people up to the age of 19, therefore, your cooperation and support in sending us the correct information, is much appreciated.

We are pleased to announce that the digital Annual Review setting form is now available for you.

Supporting ECTs with their induction consists of two strands.

Children and young people with asthma or suspected asthma are being encouraged to come forward for lifesaving checks.

The KCC health and safety team have developed a support package to provide school leaders and business managers with the tools to ensure they can effectively manage health and safety by undertaking a sensible and proportionate approach to risk management.

The Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) has published the core schools budget grant (CSBG) methodology.

The Growth Policy has been updated in section 3.4 in relation to learning space set up costs for Special Schools.

The KCC Counter Fraud Team have been made aware of a fraud incident made against one of the schools within the county.

The KCC Counter Fraud Team have been made aware of a fraud incident made against one of the schools within the county.

Security Virus Alert

Keep your computer protected

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

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KCC news

We’ve recently made some important changes to Appendix 1A of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) to better capture your child’s voice so that their plan is tailored to who they are.

Forty schools across Kent and Medway took part in a national project called PINS – Partnerships for the Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools – from September 2024 to March 2025. The aim? To make schools more inclusive and supportive for children who are neurodivergent, including children with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences.

As September approaches, staff in schools across Kent are already busy preparing to welcome new pupils – and that includes your child.

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