Top days out for teenagers

Celebrate the end of exam season by taking your teens to an escape room, music festival, go-kart track and more.

‘Everyone is shocked’: Anger as ‘vital’ school bus route suddenly axed

Parents and councillors have slammed a bus company’s “flippant” decision to axe a school bus service mid-way through the academic year.

School judged ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted in first inspection for 10 years

A grammar school has received top marks from inspectors, who weren’t able to find any areas for improvement.

Kent teacher cycling 18,000 miles around the world after being inspired by pupil

A Kent history teacher is cycling 18,000 miles around the world to raise money for a children’s hospital which treated a student at his school.

‘There is hope out there’: Toddler who beat rare cancer celebrates milestone birthday

A teenager has shared his battle with a rare cancer when he was only two years old as he celebrates his 16th birthday.

Plans approved for school’s bike track despite noise fears

Plans for a new BMX and mountain bike track at a school have been approved, despite residents fearing it will be like “living next to a motorway”.

Empty office block could become new SEN school

A disused commercial building could be turned into a special educational needs school if plans are approved.

Netflix’s Adolescence sparks spike in Kent parents stopping children having smartphones

The number of parents intending not to give their child a smartphone before the age of 14 is on the rise, as a Netflix show highlights the dangers.

‘We don’t know how dangerous it is’: Fears over number of school-aged vapers

There are concerns about the side effects on vaping as the number of teenagers addicted to the habit are revealed.

Youth club secures ‘lifeline’ £50k donation after American businessman’s ‘hometown visit’

A youth club at risk of closure due to funding cuts has been provided with a funding “lifeline” thanks to a generous donation from a former resident.