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Pupils have ‘bright and happy future’ at school rated ‘Good’ again

Pupils have ‘bright and happy future’ at school rated ‘Good’ again

03 April 2024

A special needs school described as a “very happy place to be” has received another glowing report from the education watchdog.

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Families reaching ‘crisis point’ trying to navigate SEND services

Families reaching ‘crisis point’ trying to navigate SEND services

03 April 2024

There are “inconsistencies" in the way children with special education needs in one part of Kent are treated, an inspection has uncovered.

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‘Half the town's nurseries have closed - we need to expand'

‘Half the town's nurseries have closed - we need to expand'

03 April 2024

A nursery hoping to address a town's growing demand for childcare places has put forward plans to build an extension.

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Secondary school’s expansion plans to meet ‘pressing demand’

Secondary school’s expansion plans to meet ‘pressing demand’

02 April 2024

Education bosses have drawn up plans to expand a secondary school - including two temporary structures - to meet the growing demand for places.

1,000 homes planned as school could leave historic site

1,000 homes planned as school could leave historic site

01 April 2024

More than 1,000 homes could be built on a sprawling school site after teachers announced plans to relocate.

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Former Kent student’s New York life working on top TV shows

Former Kent student’s New York life working on top TV shows

31 March 2024

A former student returned to his old college to tell youngsters how he ended up working on TV shows such as America’s Got Talent.

‘We were told we’d be getting a pub back – not a nursery local parents can’t afford’

‘We were told we’d be getting a pub back – not a nursery local parents can’t afford’

30 March 2024

Villagers have been left dismayed by a prestigious private school’s decision to u-turn on plans to restore a historic pub to its former glory.

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Schoolboy left with facial injuries after street attack

Schoolboy left with facial injuries after street attack

28 March 2024

An investigation is underway after a teenager was left with facial injuries following an alleged attack involving two other boys near his school.

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Controversial school confirmed as two new academies

Controversial school confirmed as two new academies

27 March 2024

Education bosses have approved plans to split Oasis Academy into two separate schools from September.

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School drop-off changed after car park is ‘inhabited’

School drop-off changed after car park is ‘inhabited’

25 March 2024

School staff were forced to take extra measures to protect pupils after a shared parking facility was ‘inhabited by members of the public’.

School adds ‘national nurturing award’ to ‘Good‘ Ofsted report

School adds ‘national nurturing award’ to ‘Good‘ Ofsted report

25 March 2024

A primary school has built on its good rating by the education watchdog and secured a national award recognising its caring qualities.

School’s bid to build house to raise funds snubbed after backlash

School’s bid to build house to raise funds snubbed after backlash

23 March 2024

A cash-strapped school’s controversial plans to build a house on its land in a bid to make money have been thrown out.

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Pupils evacuated after theatre fire at school

Pupils evacuated after theatre fire at school

23 March 2024

A faulty spotlight above the stage of a school theatre sparked a blaze that saw pupils evacuated.

University confirms six courses to be axed

University confirms six courses to be axed

21 March 2024

The University of Kent has confirmed which courses are set to be “phased out”, after protests from students and staff over the plans.

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New school hopes to be ‘heart of new community’

New school hopes to be ‘heart of new community’

21 March 2024

A primary school building has officially been unveiled after its opening on a new housing estate was pushed back by challenges and financial problems.

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Pupil taken to hospital after puffing vape laced with ‘deadly’ drug

Pupil taken to hospital after puffing vape laced with ‘deadly’ drug

20 March 2024

A pupil collapsed outside school and was taken to hospital after puffing on a vape that had been spiked with a potentially deadly synthetic drug.

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School wins thousands from science prize

School wins thousands from science prize

19 March 2024

A school has won £5,000 from a community competition to boost science education.

‘I’ll house asylum seekers in my battle over traffic problems’

‘I’ll house asylum seekers in my battle over traffic problems’

19 March 2024

A 10-year traffic row has taken a twist with a resident saying he’s going to rent out his home to asylum seekers to make life difficult for a council.

'I passed the Kent test and was given worst school in England'

'I passed the Kent test and was given worst school in England'

19 March 2024

The mother of an 11-year-old has said she would rather home-school her son than send him to what he has described as “the worst school in England”.

Primary school celebrates improved Ofsted

Primary school celebrates improved Ofsted

18 March 2024

Teachers and pupils at a primary school are celebrating after a positive Ofsted inspection.

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