10+ hour, 56+ min ago   (749+ words) A primary school has been praised in a glowing Ofsted report. Inspectors described Minterne Junior School in Sittingbourne as “happy and inclusive”, stating that relationships between staff and pupils are “warm and supportive", The report, published on June 30, says students…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (801+ words) Home Tenterden News Article An academy trust – which runs Kent’s biggest school – is to explore a takeover by a larger operator but warns proposed redundancies could still go ahead. Chiefs behind Tenterden Schools Trust (TST) says while its financial position…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago   (572+ words) The £7 million expansion of a Kent grammar school has been given the go-ahead as pupils numbers continue to surge. A huge house-building programme is one of the principal drivers behind the growth plans for Oakwood Park in Maidstone. The school…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (476+ words) A headteacher has defended staff who asked pupils to remove England flags painted on their arms during a school sports day. Charles Dickens School in Broadstairs faced criticism after several pupils arrived at the event with St George’s flags painted…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1237+ words) Parents worried about children’s safety have launched a petition to secure a bus service for a new secondary school with no public transport links. Chilmington Green Secondary School opened in an isolated location in Ashford in September to serve the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (308+ words) A nurturing nursery is celebrating 30 years of caring for children and their families. The Farningham Day Nursery marked the major milestone with fun activities and a day out to the farm with parents and staff. For three decades, families have…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (411+ words) College sixth formers have played a key role in earning a school its latest glowing Ofsted report. Leigh UTC Dartford has been judged “exceptional” in the leadership and governance and post-16 provision categories. Inspectors from the education watchdog noted the…...

3+ week, 18+ hour ago   (547+ words) Tributes have been paid to a much-loved teacher whose passion for languages and dedication to her students inspired generations of learners. Dorothea Pragnell, who died at her Canterbury home on June 2 following complications after heart surgery, was widely respected for…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (321+ words) The King has installed one of Scotland’s most distinguished engineers as a Knight of the Order of the Thistle during a ceremony of pomp and pageantry. Sir Jim McDonald formally became a member of Scotland’s most prestigious order of chivalry…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (601+ words) A school has been praised for its “caring environment” in a glowing Ofsted report after a visit by inspectors. Cuxton Community Infant School has been described as meeting a "strong standard" in attendance, behaviour, inclusion and personal development for its…...