‘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.

Chic new blue look given to £80,000 reopened play park

A children's play park overlooking a town cinema has been overhauled in a move which has seen it "revitalised".

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

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

Mum sets up charity in honour of daughter with rare brain disorder

A mum has set up a charity after her nine-year-old girl was diagnosed with a life-limiting condition that affects just 500 people worldwide.

New school proposed for children with autism to meet growing demand

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

School’s ‘meteoric’ transformation from inadequate to outstanding

A primary school that was declared “inadequate” has been transformed with a recent inspection now rating it “outstanding” in all areas.

Primary school ‘on the right path’ as it retains ‘Good’ grading

Pupils and staff at a primary academy are celebrating after retaining their “Good” status following an inspection by the education watchdog.

School expansion opposed over fears it could put others ‘at risk’

Plans to enlarge one village primary have met opposition from some who believe it’s the wrong way to deal with a “temporary increase” in pupils.

Land transfer paves way for major school expansion

A large parcel of land has exchanged hands to allow a “much-loved” primary school to expand and add hundreds of new places.