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The impact of ending performance related pay - sustaining excellence in schools

2 Jul

The removal of mandatory performance-related pay (PRP) for teachers marks a significant shift in education policy and school management.

Employment Law update webinar

1 Jul

Register free to watch this special on demand webinar hosted by Hayley Titchner, Senior Legal Advisor at Legal Connect.

The Leigh Institute June 2025 news bulletin

30 Jun

The latest update from The Leigh Institute.

Counter Fraud Team alert: fraud incident

26 Jun

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

Opportunity for STEM, recycling and repair project for Dover Schools

26 Jun

Launched in March 2025, KCC are running a project to increase waste electricals and electronic equipment (WEEE) recycling and repair rates among students and their families from five areas across Kent.

200 years of braille

25 Jun

Did you know that it is now 200 years since braille was invented?

Counter Fraud Team alert: 'The Big Classroom'

24 Jun

The KCC Counter Fraud Team have been made aware of an issue arising in relation to a subscription service called 'The Big Classroom'.

Intimate relationship abuse among under-16s survey

24 Jun

Help us understand the scale of intimate relationship abuse among under-16s.

Counter Fraud Team alert: fraud incidents

23 Jun

The KCC Counter Fraud Team have been made aware of a fraud incident made against two schools within our wider intelligence network.

Studying Happiness, self-Image, Nutrition and Eating in children (SHINE) study

23 Jun

Researchers from UCL, Durham and Newcastle Universities are asking for expressions of interest from primary schools to support a study to improve our understanding of the health and wellbeing of Reception and Year 6 pupils.

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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