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Letter to schools regarding decisions on top-slicing and de-delegation - 2026-27

28 Jan

Decisions made by the Council and Schools Funding Forum regarding funding for some services the Council provides to maintained schools and pupil referral units (PRUs).

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) engagement

28 Jan

Chance for your children and young people's views to influence national policy.

HR Connect updates - 23 January 2026

23 Jan

The latest updates from HR Connect include significant changes to Statutory Sick Pay legislation, ACAS early conciliation and navigating difficult conversations training.

National Education Nature Park grants in Kent

22 Jan

A free programme from the Royal Horticultural Society designed to embed nature-based learning in the curriculum, and empower children and young people to take action to improve their site for people and wildlife.

Triple D and S Pilot - West Kent

20 Jan

The Triple D and S Child and Young Person’s Partnership Forum for professionals in West Kent will continue until the end of March 2026.

Reminder: determined admission arrangements for 2027-28

15 Jan

This applies to academies, voluntary aided and foundation schools, free schools and UTCs.

DfE research on breakfast clubs - understanding workforce perceptions

15 Jan

We are particularly keen to hear from teaching assistants and support staff.

The Hugh and Montague Leney Travelling Awards

15 Jan

Available to students who are thinking of taking a gap year or travelling during the school holidays to undertake a humanitarian project overseas.

Prevent Education Officer Newsletter - January 2026

15 Jan

The Prevent Education Officer Newsletter for January 2026.

Your Direction

15 Jan

Meet our five session workshop series: what is Your Direction?

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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