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‘Blow’ to education as football programme axed

‘Blow’ to education as football programme axed

Courses for young footballers have been axed from September in what’s been described as a “blow to education” in part of Kent.

New images released of crumbling school’s £32.8m rebuild

New images released of crumbling school’s £32.8m rebuild

The next phase of a secondary school’s multimillion pound rebuild is underway as new images are released of how the buildings will look once built.

Government to decide whether girls’ grammar schools can start accepting boys

Government to decide whether girls’ grammar schools can start accepting boys

Plans for three selective schools to become mixed-sex and admit both genders have been passed to a minister to decide.

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School fines: Parents face tougher penalties in attendance crackdown

School fines: Parents face tougher penalties in attendance crackdown

Taking children out of school without permission is to get more expensive as the government prepares to launch a crackdown on authorised absences.

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Head teacher vows to improve school at risk of ‘termination’

Head teacher vows to improve school at risk of ‘termination’

The Department of Education has issued a termination warning notice to an underperforming primary school, putting its funding at risk.

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Nursery boss brands Ofsted ‘a shambles’ after lowest rating possible

Nursery boss brands Ofsted ‘a shambles’ after lowest rating possible

A disgusted nursery boss has branded Ofsted “a shambles” after receiving the lowest rating possible in every area.

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Teacher honoured for inspiring thousands of youngsters

Teacher honoured for inspiring thousands of youngsters

Five decades of guiding young minds has seen one man presented with a lifetime achievement award for his work in the community.

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Joe Wicks delights pupils with workout at primary school

Joe Wicks delights pupils with workout at primary school

Internet sensation and fitness coach Joe Wicks led pupils at a Kent primary on a whole school workout this morning.

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Pupils proud to attend ‘rights respecting’ school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted again

Pupils proud to attend ‘rights respecting’ school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted again

Teachers at a grammar school have been praised for providing pupils with an “excellent learning environment” following an inspection.

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Timeline for new school and sprawling housing estate revealed

Timeline for new school and sprawling housing estate revealed

A timeline for a proposed new school and a sprawling new-build estate has been revealed as council bosses grapple with housing targets.

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‘First of its kind’ secure school for young offenders to open in Kent

‘First of its kind’ secure school for young offenders to open in Kent

A secure school designed to turn around the lives of some of Britain’s most violent young offenders is set to open in Kent.

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Joe Wicks to visit Kent school for workout with pupils

Joe Wicks to visit Kent school for workout with pupils

Internet sensation and fitness coach Joe Wicks is set to lead pupils at a Kent primary on a whole school workout.

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School bus pass prices face 18% hike for 14,000 students

School bus pass prices face 18% hike for 14,000 students

Nearly 14,000 holders of Kent subsidised bus passes face an 18% price hike.

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UK’s first school skate park planned in Kent town

UK’s first school skate park planned in Kent town

A secondary school has applied to build a skate park on its grounds to promote the growing sport and hopes of nurturing a future world champion.

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‘I don’t know how new mums will manage, these groups are a lifeline’

‘I don’t know how new mums will manage, these groups are a lifeline’

Mums who relied on one of the 33 children’s centres set to shut in Kent fear new parents will be left struggling.

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Students’ moving walk in memory of lost classmates

Students’ moving walk in memory of lost classmates

An entire school community turned out to raise thousands for charity in memory of two students who tragically passed away.

‘I was sent letter about my son’s attendance but he’s lucky to be alive’

‘I was sent letter about my son’s attendance but he’s lucky to be alive’

A mum is “disgusted” with her son’s school after receiving a letter criticising his attendance while he battled a life-threatening illness.

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Academy receives glowing review as teachers celebrated for ‘nurture’ of pupils

Academy receives glowing review as teachers celebrated for ‘nurture’ of pupils

A primary school has received another well-received Ofsted report for the second successive time following its latest inspection.

Grammar school's plans for new classrooms approved amid 'overcrowding' fears

Grammar school's plans for new classrooms approved amid 'overcrowding' fears

A grammar school where pupils are learning in the gym and dining room has been given the green light for a new teaching block.

KCC cuts DoE funding leaving pupils in limbo

KCC cuts DoE funding leaving pupils in limbo

A cash-strapped local authority is ending its involvement with the youth scheme founded by the late Prince Philip 70 years ago.

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