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Are you in our My Dad specials?

Thousands of schoolchildren from across Kent have sent in drawings for our fantastic Father's Day supplements.

Dramatic prize for young wannabe writers

A creative writing competition is offering primary school children the chance to become boss of a major theatre for a day.

Poorer children 'should get extra 11 Plus marks'

Extra 11 Plus marks should be awarded to children who get free school meals to improve their chances of going to grammar school, a report has said

The perfect place to come and play

It's a popular place for picnics, playing, walks and games. And now one town centre park is about to get a major makeover.

Deadline extended for book review contest

Youngsters still have the chance to win top prizes for writing a brilliant book review.

Perfect prize for young wannabe artists

Budding young artists have a golden opportunity for their artwork to be displayed at a prestigious Kent art gallery – but they must act fast.

Big fun to be had at Buster's Big Bash

Families can join in a free mini festival of fun and a double record attempt

Appealing your child's primary school place

Didn't get the primary school place you were hoping for? Here's what you can do about it:

The wait is over: Primary school places revealed

This week parents find out which primary school their child has been allocated - with 97% gaining a place at one of their top choices.

Ask the expert: Help my daughter is starting her periods

My 10-year-old has just started having periods but I don't know what to say to her

Spring's cutest kidswear

As new-season togs are rolled out across the high street, here's our top must-buys for the little people in your life

Grammar schools could admit pupils with lower 11-plus marks

Pupils with lower 11-plus scores could be offered selective school places under plans being considered.

Secondary school places: wait is now over for families

Secondary school places have been allocated and families have now been told which schools their children will attend.

World Book Day: Your pictures

There are some fantastic characters heading into school this week. Here are some of your photos:

The top 50 forgotten skills kids are missing out on

Millions of kids are missing out on basic life skills because mums aren’t passing down their know-how – including skipping, handwriting and how to sew

How to avoid catching the lurgy

Don't become one of the millions of mums who are so busy looking after the children that they forget to look after themselves.

Sneak preview: The top new toys of 2017

Here's all of the must-haves from Toy Fair - Britain’s biggest toy show of the year

Auditions open for exciting summer theatre project

Theatre seeks 100 youngsters to spend a fortnight working with its professionals.

Nearly 50 new schools to be built in Kent

Education chiefs reveal plans to meet the demand for 23,000 extra places at the county's schools

Want to help your child at school? Then join the PTA

How parental participation in education, from reading to accompanying children on school trips, has a direct impact on how well children do at school

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