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HR Connect updates - 23 April 2026

23 Apr

The latest update from HR Connect includes Mental Health First Aid Refresher training and Safer Recruitment in Education training.

Kent County Council (KCC) SEND Reform Feedback and Engagement Form

22 Apr

We are inviting school practitioners and partners to share their views, experiences and suggestions as part of the SEND Reform plan.

Mark Vickers MBE Expert Advisory Group for Inclusion Q&A

21 Apr

Craig Chapman Interim Deputy Director for Education: Access and Inclusion has the opportunity to sit down with the SEND Expert Mark Vickers MBE.

District Dashboard update April 2026

20 Apr

The District Dashboard has been updated with the latest statistics.

Healing Together

20 Apr

60 fully funded training places for schools and VCSE organisations across Kent and Medway to become accredited Healing Together facilitators.

KCC Health and Safety Service

20 Apr

The KCC Health and Safety Service now provides advice and support to even more schools!

Referrers’ experiences of the Children and Young People’s Drug and Alcohol Service

8 Apr

Kent County Council are gathering views on how effective We Are With You services are in supporting young people with drug and alcohol needs in Kent.

Education Setting Briefings: SEND Reform Engagement

2 Apr

SEND Reform Engagement for Education Settings sessions on Tuesday 21 April and Wednesday 22 April 2026.

Communities of Schools (Request for Resource) form

2 Apr

We are making some minor changes to the Request for Resource form.

Upcoming coordinated admissions dates

1 Apr

We are reminding schools of the upcoming admission dates for both Secondary and Primary schools.

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 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.

Herne Bay SEND college marks official opening after successful first year

28 Aug

A specialist college for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) is celebrating its first year of supporting learners at an official opening event in Herne Bay today.

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