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‘Schools demanding doctor’s note for pupils with colds is wrong on every level’

‘Schools demanding doctor’s note for pupils with colds is wrong on every level’

17 February 2025

Frustrated Kent GPs say requiring parents to provide a doctor’s note as evidence when a child is off sick with a cold is “wrong on every level”.

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Evacuations and measles outbreak revealed in school’s 120 year history

Evacuations and measles outbreak revealed in school’s 120 year history

15 February 2025

A head teacher has discovered a suitcase filled with photos and documents from the school’s rich history.

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Head warns of ‘serious risk’ to pupils as cars mount kerb

Head warns of ‘serious risk’ to pupils as cars mount kerb

15 February 2025

A head teacher has warned of the “serious risk” to pupils at a busy three-way junction due to “high volumes of cars” mounting a kerb.

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Teacher ‘diagnosed’ pupil with autism and told her ‘stop living in a fantasy world’

Teacher ‘diagnosed’ pupil with autism and told her ‘stop living in a fantasy world’

15 February 2025

A teacher who “blurred boundaries” and shared personal medical information with a pupil has been found guilty of unacceptable professional conduct.

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Schools ‘forced into lockdown’ after receiving emails ‘making threats’

Schools ‘forced into lockdown’ after receiving emails ‘making threats’

13 February 2025

Police are investigating after several schools were forced to temporarily shut after receiving “an email making threats”.

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‘It’s crunch time’ for new secondary school campaign

‘It’s crunch time’ for new secondary school campaign

13 February 2025

Hundreds of parents have backed a campaign to restore a non-selective secondary school to a part of Kent.

Head teacher tells parents to stop putting tracking devices on pupils for school trips

Head teacher tells parents to stop putting tracking devices on pupils for school trips

13 February 2025

A head teacher has warned parents not to put tracking devices on their children for school trips, as it is a “breach of privacy” for other pupils.

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Town loses potential site for ‘much-needed’ school to housing

Town loses potential site for ‘much-needed’ school to housing

12 February 2025

A potential site for a much-needed new secondary school has been lost to housing - but there is a glimmer of hope for campaigners.

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Kent couple ditch 'bleak and dangerous' UK to 'world school' their son

Kent couple ditch 'bleak and dangerous' UK to 'world school' their son

10 February 2025

A couple have ditched the “dangerous, scary and bleak” UK in favour of world schooling their son.

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School trolled on social media over Pride flag gets outstanding Ofsted rating

School trolled on social media over Pride flag gets outstanding Ofsted rating

07 February 2025

A school previously accused of "indoctrinating" its pupils by putting up Pride flags has been rated outstanding across the board by Ofsted.

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Work begins on seaside town’s £20m regeneration

Work begins on seaside town’s £20m regeneration

06 February 2025

The first spade has gone into the ground as a town centre regeneration project gets off the ground.

Uni leader to depart after huge jobs cut announced

Uni leader to depart after huge jobs cut announced

04 February 2025

The leader of a cash-strapped university where hundreds of jobs could face the axe has announced he will step down.

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Historic schools to merge

Historic schools to merge

04 February 2025

Two independent schools - whose former pupils include a top spy, a Game of Thrones actor and a member of the Royal Family - are to merge.

Uni spends ‘£7k a month’ on empty bar while laying off staff

Uni spends ‘£7k a month’ on empty bar while laying off staff

01 February 2025

The struggling University of Kent is still paying tens of thousands of pounds on a former student bar it closed five years ago.

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Children’s charity eyes move into former GP surgery

Children’s charity eyes move into former GP surgery

30 January 2025

A charity that supports vulnerable and disadvantaged children and young people wants to expand - into the building next door.

Classroom phone ban improves pupil behaviour and cuts online bullying

Classroom phone ban improves pupil behaviour and cuts online bullying

30 January 2025

A school that makes pupils lock their phones away at the start of the day has won an award for the policy’s positive impact on its children.

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‘We’ve won a battle but not the war’: Family hubs decision stalled after revolt

‘We’ve won a battle but not the war’: Family hubs decision stalled after revolt

30 January 2025

Campaigners opposed to the loss of children’s services at two family centres have won their latest battle to retain them after a backbench revolt.

College chief confirms he is quitting

College chief confirms he is quitting

30 January 2025

The man who has overseen a remarkable growth and transformation in a college group is stepping down - and his replacement unveiled.

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Schools remain closed to ‘avoid the challenges’ of town’s water crisis

Schools remain closed to ‘avoid the challenges’ of town’s water crisis

29 January 2025

Several schools remain shut across a town following a power cut which sparked days of water issues.

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New school proposed for children with autism to meet growing demand

New school proposed for children with autism to meet growing demand

28 January 2025

The office block of a former chemicals factory could become home to a new school for students with autism.

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