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Adult Social Care Prevention Framework consultation

11 Jun

Kent County Council has launched a consultation on the draft Adult Social Care Prevention Framework.

Message from the chair of the schools funding forum

9 Jun

A message from Ben Cooper, chair of the schools funding forum and Executive Headteacher of Sheerness West Federation and Swalecliffe Community Primary.

Healing Together Programme

9 Jun

We are pleased to invite expressions of interest from practitioners across Kent and Medway to become accredited facilitators of the Healing Together Programme, developed by Innovating Minds.

Addendum to Kent Scheme Schools Newsletter 2025

6 Jun

Changes regarding Kent Scheme Annual Leave Provision.

Cash award guidance for schools

6 Jun

We have updated our cash award guidance for schools.

i-THRIVE wellbeing for schools

5 Jun

i-THRIVE wellbeing for schools is a programme of events and information to ensure that schools and partner agencies are able to support young people with their emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Students at Rowhill school interviewed for the Assistant Directors of SEN

5 Jun

Three students from Rowhill school in Longfield had the opportunity to interview the candidates for the Assistant Director of SEN Strategy and Assistant Director of SEN Strategy and Quality Assurance.

Deadline extended to design a trophy for this year's wellbeing awards

3 Jun

Pupils are invited to draw or paint a design that will be turned into a trophy for the winners of the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards 2025.

Early Career Training

3 Jun

Changes to Early Career Training for new teachers.

In-person Steplab training comes to Kent

3 Jun

One day intensive, high impact training on professional development leadership from the Steplab coaching team.

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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