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Views wanted on new model for Specialist Teaching and Learning Service

12 Sep

Following the removal of the Improvement Notice by Minister Janet Daby MP, Kent County Council (KCC) is seeking views on how the Specialist Teaching and Learning Service (STLS) might fit within new ways of working that are being introduced as part of the ongoing transformation of Special Education Needs and Disabilities (SEND) services in Kent.

NurtureUK – whole school approaches to nurture - one day training

11 Sep

NurtureUK was commissioned by Kent County Council in September 2021 to run a three year programme of whole school approaches to Nurture for mainstream primary and secondary schools in Kent.

Lead Professional

10 Sep

In 2023 the Department for Education (DfE) published an updated version of Working Together to Safeguard Children (WT 2023).

Come back to the job you love

10 Sep

If you’re thinking about returning to practice, the message from staff in the NHS is ‘go for it’.

Funding services to schools consultation 2025-2026

9 Sep

Kent County Council has reviewed the services it provides to its maintained mainstream and special schools and pupil referral units (PRUs).

Wraparound childcare expansion of hours

9 Sep

In Spring 2023 the previous Government announced its ambition that all parents and carers of primary school-aged children will be able to access term-time childcare in their local area, if they need it, from 8am to 6pm so that parents can access employment and improve labour market participation.

The LADO Education Safeguarding Advisory Service (LESAS)

9 Sep

The County LADO service and Education Safeguarding Service merged in September 2024 following an evaluation of the two services.

Thought about your next step in leading school improvement?

5 Sep

The Association of Education Advisers (AoEA) has been established to help ensure quality and consistency in the advice given by school and college improvement advisers working in the education system.

16 to 19 tuition fund 2023 to 2024 spend reporting

4 Sep

The digital form to report your 16 to 19 tuition fund 2023 to 2024 spend will be available for completion between mid-September and mid-October.

Submit your year-end statement for the National Tutoring Programme

4 Sep

The deadline for submitting the National Tutoring Programme (NTP) year-end statement is 5pm on Thursday 26 September 2024.

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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