‘It gives families a choice’: Special needs farm achieves independent school status

A community farm has become an independent school, officially becoming an alternative provision for children with an EHCP.

Primary school’s Ofsted rating jumps from ‘good’ to ‘outstanding’

The education watchdog has praised a school for its high standards after inspectors rated it “outstanding” in all areas.

Bright 10-year-old accepted into Mensa has top 1% IQ score

A 10-year-old has been accepted into Mensa after finding out she had a high IQ when taking a dyslexia test.

Free reflector keyrings and visibility jackets up for grabs

Our hugely successful Be Bright Be Seen campaign is back with more than 25,000 reflective items to give away to help keep children safe this winter.

Leisure centre set for £2.6 million transformation

A leisure centre is set for a multi-million-pound transformation.

‘It’s a dream come true’: Kent cheerleading squad to take part in world championship

A cheerleading squad that will be taking part in one of the world’s most competitive championships next year is in need of your help.

'We'd never have learnt without it': Fight to save school pool remembered by generations

Teachers at a primary school are appealing for help to save their historic pool to ensure children continue learning a vital life-saving skill.

‘Ambitious’ village primary school turns Ofsted rating around

An “inclusive” primary school has been praised by Ofsted after turning itself around over the past four years.

‘A warrior princess and a little miracle’: Celebrating Kent’s bravest children

A schoolgirl paralysed by a devastating accident and a young carer looking after two parents are among the Wards Children’s Award winners.

‘My son found a live explosive shell - and dropped it at my feet!’

A family had a lucky near miss after their six-year-old picked up a live explosive shell while building sandcastles on the beach.

Primary school set for refurb after devastating fire

An “outstanding” primary school is set for a raft of upgrades almost two years after it was “left in ruins” after a devastating roof fire.

‘We have no option’: School set to close after merger bid rejected

A special needs school is set to shut after an application for it to merge with an academy trust was thrown out by government education chiefs.

Hobbycraft to shut retail park store

The DIY retailer has announced it will be shutting another one of its stores as part of a “restructuring of the business”.

New SEN school inspired by head’s nephew to take over former cabaret club

A new SEN school is just weeks away from opening, helping meet the growing demand for specialised education.

Bid to build ‘perfect’ £30K riverside memorial for ‘incredible’ daughter after death aged 7

A grieving family want to erect a carved wooden throne where their daughter spent many of her “happiest days” following her death from a brain tumour.

Pizza Hut restaurant to close this month after decades in high street

A high street Pizza Hut restaurant that has welcomed thousands of diners through its doors will shut at the end of the month, bosses have confirmed.

Mural of England hero Russo unveiled after Lionesses’ Euros glory

A mural of England striker Alessia Russo has been unveiled at her childhood club, where girls’ football has exploded in popularity.