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Upcoming coordinated admissions dates

8 May

We are reminding schools of the upcoming admission dates for Primary admissions.

Why understanding “differences on the inside” matters more than ever

8 May

With Mental Health Awareness Week approaching (week commencing Monday 11 May), schools across Kent will be thinking about how best to support pupil wellbeing and create environments where every child feels understood and included.

New Get Help Now infographic

8 May

The Get Help Now poster has been updated.

SEND Reform Engagement for Education Settings briefing

7 May

A recording of the SEND Reform Engagement for Education Settings briefing.

Growing up in the online world: a national consultation

7 May

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology are consulting on further measures to prepare children for the future in an age of rapid technological change.

Community of Schools (CoS) Chairs recruitment

7 May

Reminder: the closing date for expressions of interest is Friday 5 June.

HR Connect updates - 8 May 2026

6 May

The latest update from HR Connect includes the free HR Connect summer breakfast briefing and restructures and redundancies in education training.

DfE Mental Health Support Team (MHST) survey

6 May

As an Emotional Wellbeing or Emotional Support Team School we need your support and views.

Earn your school the title of Wellbeing Space of the Year by telling us about your calm zone, forest school, outdoor garden or wellbeing hub

4 May

Time running out to nominate your school for the Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards.

Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards 2026 trophy design

4 May

Pupils are invited to draw or paint a design that will be turned into a trophy for the winners of this year’s Kent MentalWellbeing Awards.

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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