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Opportunity for secondary school DSL's and colleges in the South East

29 Oct

Are you a DSL at a secondary school or college in the South East? Do you need to upskill on Prevent and Radicalisation?

Term 2 data survey now open for Specialist Resource Provisions (SRP)

29 Oct

The term 2 data survey for Specialist Resource Provisions is now open and must be completed by all SRPs by Friday 5 December 2025.

Counter Fraud Team alert: change of bank details

21 Oct

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

Starting strong

17 Oct

Kent’s guide to ordinarily available provision for early years.

Kent SEND Together

17 Oct

It is with great excitement that we announce a new social media page, the Kent SEND Partnership Board is now on LinkedIn!

LESAS Child Protection Newsletter for Designated Safeguarding Leads in education settings - edition 1

17 Oct

The first edition of the Child Protection Newsletter for Designated Safeguarding Leads in education settings for 2025-26 has been published by LESAS.

Schools Budget Consultation 2026/27

16 Oct

The School Funding Formula consultation proposes changes to our Local Funding Formula (LFF) which is used to calculate your annual school budget.

Children and Young People’s Therapeutic Support Service

16 Oct

Salus has been commissioned by Kent County Council (KCC) to deliver a new service for children, young people, and their families, living in Kent, who would benefit from support to help improve their emotional wellbeing.

Big Mental Health Conversation 2025

16 Oct

On Friday 10 October, in recognition of World Mental Health Day, over 170 young people from 20 secondary schools across Kent came together for the annual Big Mental Health Conversation.

HR Connect updates - 16 October 2025

16 Oct

The latest updates from HR Connect including a teachers' pay and STPCD webinar video and the Employment Rights Bill.

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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