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Government Response to the First Joint Report of the Business, Innovation and Skills and Education Committees of Session 2016-17

11 Nov

In June 2016, Business, Innovation and Skills and Education Committees published and submitted their first joint report to government.

Kent Fire and Rescue Service’s Road Safety Experience is still free to book for schools

10 Nov

Book your school in on a day that suits you before it’s too late.

Gatsby Good Career Guidance Benchmarks - Compass Careers Benchmark Tool

4 Nov

The Careers and Enterprise Company in partnership with The Gatsby Foundation are delighted to let you know that Compass - the careers benchmark tool - is now being rolled out to Secondary schools across the country.

Free resources for schools and youth sector organisations

28 Oct

Last chance to join our 'make time' programme this November.

Consumer education

26 Oct

A new free toolkit to give young people essential life skills, including consumer knowledge, from Kent Trading Standards.

Enterprise Adviser Network

19 Oct

KCC's Skills and Employability Service was recently awarded funding for an Enterprise Coordinator who will broker links between education and businesses.

Kent Youth County Council (KYCC) Elections 7-20 November 2016

4 Oct

Sign up now to be a polling station during the KYCC elections.

School Census Autumn 2016

27 Sep

The date of the collection for the Autumn School Census is Thursday 6 October 2016.

British Interactive Media Association (BIMA) Digital Day - 15 November

27 Sep

Digital Day is aimed at 13-18 year olds and the objective of this initiative is to inspire students and to raise awareness of the broad range of careers available for young people with all skill-sets within the digital industry.

Have your say on Kent’s Adult Autism Strategy

26 Sep

Kent is launching a consultation into a new strategy to improve the outcomes, experiences and support for adults and those in transition with autism.

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

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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