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Windows 10 support ends soon - are you ready?

17 Jul

What schools need to know and do ahead of October 2025.

HR Connect updates

17 Jul

The latest updates from HR Connect including a free School HR Health Check, KCSIE 2025, Safer Recruitment in Education courses, the importance of workplace investigations in education, and major changes to the Skilled Worker visa.

Summer holidays mental health support

10 Jul

As the summer holidays approach, the change of routine and being away from school friends can create some pressures, like isolation and loneliness for young people.

Schools Funding Forum summary notes - July 2025

7 Jul

The summary notes from the meetings of the Schools Funding Forum on 4 July.

Sevenoaks School congratulates the Class of 2025 on excellent IB results

7 Jul

Yesterday saw thousands of Sixth Form students receive results for their International Baccalaureate Diploma.

Kent County Council moves to Oracle Cloud

4 Jul

Key information about what this change means for you.

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme

4 Jul

Referral process for families to access free holiday activities.

Free rail safety assembly for year 7 students

2 Jul

Now booking for September and October.

Understanding the 2025 Immigration White Paper - key impacts for organisations

2 Jul

On 12 May 2025, the UK government released it’s White Paper titled Restoring Control Over the Immigration System, outlining sweeping changes to immigration policy.

Trail with a Tale

2 Jul

Kent schools prepare for Trail with a Tale launch in Tunbridge Wells.

Keep your computer protected

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

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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