Praise for school where ‘children make flying start as soon as they join’

A primary school is celebrating a glowing report from the education watchdog which has seen it marked ‘outstanding’ in all categories.

Magical children’s novel turned into stunning stage show

CS Lewis’ captivating fantasy, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, is coming to Kent as part of its nationwide tour.

‘The perfect place to cool off this summer - and we only spent £2.50’

With Kent in the middle of a heatwave, we found the perfect place to spend the day and cool off.

Much-loved log flume returns to theme park after almost 10 years

Kent’s oldest theme park has reopened a much-loved attraction after almost 10 years away.

Schoolboy qualifies as UK’s youngest digger driver

A 13-year-old boy has followed his family's footsteps after qualifying to become the UK’s youngest digger driver.

School expansion plan to meet ‘growing demand’ recommended for approval

Plans to expand a secondary school to meet the growing demand for places have been called “strongly in the national interest”.

EDUCATION

‘More families should consider a home education – it could help children flourish’

HEALTH

‘They’ve got to step in - this is harming children’: Parents call for phone-free childhood

Teens

Parents urged to warn children off carrying catapults this summer

Parents are being urged to “dissuade” their offspring from carrying a catapult this summer - amid rising reports of attacks on wildlife.

Secondary school expansion plan given the nod

Plans to expand a secondary school to meet the growing demand for places in the area have been given the green light.

Schoolboy qualifies as UK’s youngest digger driver

A 13-year-old boy has followed his family's footsteps after qualifying to become the UK’s youngest digger driver.

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Primary

Praise for school where ‘children make flying start as soon as they join’

A primary school is celebrating a glowing report from the education watchdog which has seen it marked ‘outstanding’ in all categories.

SEN school rated ‘outstanding’ for fourth time

A special educational needs school has been praised by Ofsted for its top quality education and dedication to its pupils.

Chancellor visits county to promote £1bn free school meals boost

Chancellor Rachel Reeves says an additional 20,000 children in Kent will be eligible for free school meals.

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Toddler

New soft play to open in shopping centre

A new space-themed soft play is set to open in a shopping centre.

Three schools among first wave getting ‘free nurseries for working parents’

Funding has been secured to open new “school-based nurseries” across several towns in a bid to tackle so-called childcare “deserts”.

Seaside paddling pool to shut for a year for makeover

A paddling pool will not reopen until next summer as it undergoes upgrades as part of a town centre’s £20 million regeneration scheme.

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Baby

‘My baby fought back from death after doctors mistook rare heart defect for common chest infection’

A mum is sharing how her newborn baby was misdiagnosed with a common chest infection when she was actually facing heart failure from a rare defect.

Big improvements at maternity units at two Kent hospitals

Maternity units at two Kent hospitals have made “significant improvements” since receiving the worst-possible rating from inspectors.

Mum relives terror of five-week-old baby turning ‘floppy and blue’

A mum has spoken of the terrifying moment her five-week-old daughter stopped breathing - and thanked the emergency crew who saved her life.

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Pregnancy

Urgent appeal issued to pregnant women in Kent and Medway

Public health officials have issued a strongly worded message to pregnant women in the county after the deaths of eight babies from whooping cough.

Most popular baby names in England as Olivia and Noah remain on top

Olivia and Noah remain in the top spots, says the ONS, for the most popular baby names in England and Wales but which other monikers made the top 10?

Baby loss certificates for parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks

Parents who lose a baby before 24 weeks of pregnancy can apply for a formal certificate from today that will acknowledge the loss of their child.

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Nine awesome ways to kick off the summer holidays

The school holidays are fast approaching, but don’t worry, because we've got some top ideas to help get you started.

'Monster truck madness' to come to Kent venue for sixth year

An event promising “monster truck madness and jaw-dropping excitement” is coming to a Kent venue for the sixth year.

Giant splash pools open at farm park

Two enormous paddling pools have opened at a Kent attraction just in time for the school holidays as part of a new Pirate Cove-themed area.

Magical children’s novel turned into stunning stage show

CS Lewis’ captivating fantasy, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, is coming to Kent as part of its nationwide tour.

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Parents urged to warn children off carrying catapults this summer

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'Monster truck madness' to come to Kent venue for sixth year

Giant splash pools open at farm park

Praise for school where ‘children make flying start as soon as they join’

Praise for school where ‘children make flying start as soon as they join’

Magical children’s novel turned into stunning stage show

Magical children’s novel turned into stunning stage show

‘The perfect place to cool off this summer - and we only spent £2.50’

‘The perfect place to cool off this summer - and we only spent £2.50’

Much-loved log flume returns to theme park after almost 10 years

Much-loved log flume returns to theme park after almost 10 years

Schoolboy qualifies as UK’s youngest digger driver

School expansion plan to meet ‘growing demand’ recommended for approval

EDUCATION

‘More families should consider a home education – it could help children flourish’

HEALTH

‘They’ve got to step in - this is harming children’: Parents call for phone-free childhood

Teens

Parents urged to warn children off carrying catapults this summer

Parents urged to warn children off carrying catapults this summer

Secondary school expansion plan given the nod

Secondary school expansion plan given the nod

Schoolboy qualifies as UK’s youngest digger driver

Schoolboy qualifies as UK’s youngest digger driver

Primary

Praise for school where ‘children make flying start as soon as they join’

Praise for school where ‘children make flying start as soon as they join’

SEN school rated ‘outstanding’ for fourth time

SEN school rated ‘outstanding’ for fourth time

Chancellor visits county to promote £1bn free school meals boost

Chancellor visits county to promote £1bn free school meals boost

Toddler

New soft play to open in shopping centre

New soft play to open in shopping centre

Three schools among first wave getting ‘free nurseries for working parents’

Three schools among first wave getting ‘free nurseries for working parents’

Seaside paddling pool to shut for a year for makeover

Seaside paddling pool to shut for a year for makeover

Baby

‘My baby fought back from death after doctors mistook rare heart defect for common chest infection’

‘My baby fought back from death after doctors mistook rare heart defect for common chest infection’

Big improvements at maternity units at two Kent hospitals

Big improvements at maternity units at two Kent hospitals

Mum relives terror of five-week-old baby turning ‘floppy and blue’

Mum relives terror of five-week-old baby turning ‘floppy and blue’

Pregnancy

Urgent appeal issued to pregnant women in Kent and Medway

Urgent appeal issued to pregnant women in Kent and Medway

Most popular baby names in England as Olivia and Noah remain on top

Most popular baby names in England as Olivia and Noah remain on top

Baby loss certificates for parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks

Baby loss certificates for parents who lose a pregnancy before 24 weeks

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Things to do

Nine awesome ways to kick off the summer holidays

Nine awesome ways to kick off the summer holidays

'Monster truck madness' to come to Kent venue for sixth year

'Monster truck madness' to come to Kent venue for sixth year

Giant splash pools open at farm park

Giant splash pools open at farm park

Magical children’s novel turned into stunning stage show

Magical children’s novel turned into stunning stage show

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