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Durrington Research School’s twilight training programmes

17 Sep

Our twilights programmes are normally spaced over six to eight weeks and consist of three live online sessions between 3:30pm and 5pm.

Worried about a young person? Here's what you can do

17 Sep

When a young person is struggling with their thoughts, feelings or behaviour, knowing how to respond can make all the difference.

KYCC elections 2025

17 Sep

The countdown to this year’s KYCC elections has begun and now it is time to sign up and get involved!

Kent and Beyond Early Years Stronger Practice Hub Autumn webinars

17 Sep

Virtual Autumn term webinars from the Kent and Beyond Early Years Stronger Practice Hub.

Raising awareness of private fostering: what education staff need to know

16 Sep

Raising awareness with education staff about what private fostering is and what the duties of education staff are.

Access to Work guidance

15 Sep

KCC’s Health and Safety, and HR Teams have revised guidance on Access to Work.

John Downton Awards and Exhibition 2025

15 Sep

Celebrating 25 years of artistic excellence in Kent.

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Awareness Day – Friday 17 October 2025

15 Sep

Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) affects approximately 1 in 14 children, yet it remains widely unknown.

HR Connect updates - September 2025

15 Sep

The latest updates from HR Connect including Safer Recruitment in Education training course dates for 2025/26 and taking the pulse of your staff's wellbeing.

Be a Polling Station for the Kent Youth County Council Elections

11 Sep

Kent Youth County Council (KYCC) elections are fast approaching, and schools and youth organisations across Kent have a unique opportunity to play a vital role in supporting youth democracy.

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

New provision opens at Richmond Primary School to provide additional support for children with SEND on the Isle of Sheppey

9 Sep

Dozens of children on the Isle of Sheppey are set to benefit from a new provision at Richmond Primary School, providing additional specialist support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) within a mainstream school and closer to home.

New specialist provision for children with SEND to open at primary school in Deal

4 Sep

A new Specialist Resource Provision (SRP) is set to open this month at The Downs Church of England Primary School in Deal, creating additional specialist support for children with SEND within a mainstream school setting.

Could your child name one of KCC’s newest gritters?

28 Aug

A brand-new fleet of 62 gritters is coming to Kent this winter, and each needs a fun and unique name.

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