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.
More than 20 families will have to wait another month to see whether they can get their children into nearby schools.
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.
Seven special schools due to be re-designated in council reforms will not go ahead after head teachers threatened legal action.
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.
Residential places at a special school are to close later this year under a proposal by the county’s largest local authority.
This year, children from all over Kent will be showing their appreciation for their mums in our Mother's Day supplement, My Mum.
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.
Worried parents have aired their concerns after finding out their children have been given secondary school placements more than an hour away.
The number of children offered a place at their first choice of secondary school has risen this year, Kent County Council says.
The first schools in Kent and Medway to offer free breakfast clubs for pupils as part of a government scheme have been revealed.
A children's play park overlooking a town cinema has been overhauled in a move which has seen it "revitalised".
A head teacher has discovered a suitcase filled with photos and documents from the school’s rich history.
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.
The office block of a former chemicals factory could become home to a new school for students with autism.
A primary school that was declared “inadequate” has been transformed with a recent inspection now rating it “outstanding” in all areas.
Pupils and staff at a primary academy are celebrating after retaining their “Good” status following an inspection by the education watchdog.
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