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.

Slushy drinks ‘should not be given to under-7s’ after near-death incidents

New guidance says children under the age of seven should not consume ‘slushy’ drinks after several near-death experiences for kids.

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

A mum and home education company founder says more parents should “opt-out” of the mainstream and reap the rewards — but are there any drawbacks?

Devastation as primary school ‘facing possibility of closure’

A school says it is facing potential closure over the next few months in a move which could leave hundreds of pupils without an education provider.

The 41 Kent schools and six hospitals awarded millions for upgrades and maintenance

Dozens of schools and hospitals in Kent are to benefit from a share of almost £1.2 billion in government funding for upgrades and vital maintenance.

Pupils’ behaviour and SEND provision praised in school’s ‘positive’ Ofsted report

Pupils’ behaviour at a primary school has been praised in a “highly positive” Ofsted report.

Plans for district’s fifth McDonald’s quashed after childhood obesity concerns

Plans for what would be a district’s fifth McDonald’s have been quashed over fears it would add to already high levels of childhood obesity.

Families still facing ‘nightmare’ 30-mile trips to get kids to school

More than 20 families will have to wait another month to see whether they can get their children into nearby schools.

‘I believe in this and the joy it brings children - I couldn’t give up’

A children’s party business is back on the road after a determined mum refused to give up on her dream venture following a major setback.

Council u-turn on special school reforms after heads’ legal threat

Seven special schools due to be re-designated in council reforms will not go ahead after head teachers threatened legal action.

Boy, 7, praised for 999 call which saved his mum’s life

A seven-year-old boy has been hailed a hero for saving his mum’s life after she collapsed at home with a blood clot.

Special school’s residential unit could close under KCC proposals

Residential places at a special school are to close later this year under a proposal by the county’s largest local authority.

Don’t miss the My Mum special inside all our Kent newspapers

This year, children from all over Kent will be showing their appreciation for their mums in our Mother's Day supplement, My Mum.

Know a young hero? Let’s give them the credit they deserve

Determined, brave and inspiring children are being sought for a special set of awards this year - and here’s how to nominate someone you know.

‘My son’s life will be ruined!’ Anger after children given school places nearly 30 miles from home

Worried parents have aired their concerns after finding out their children have been given secondary school placements more than an hour away.

Number of Kent pupils offered place at their first choice of school rises

The number of children offered a place at their first choice of secondary school has risen this year, Kent County Council says.

First Kent schools in free breakfast club pilot revealed

The first schools in Kent and Medway to offer free breakfast clubs for pupils as part of a government scheme have been revealed.