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  • School places

    Find out how to apply for a school place in Kent.

  • Find a school

    Search for schools in Kent by type, district or postcode.

  • Term dates

    Find school term dates for this school year and the upcoming years.

  • School attendance

    Information on school attendance, absences, truancy and exclusions.

  • School transport

    Ways to get to school and how to find support.

  • Free school meals

    If you have children under 19 and in full time education, you may be able to get free school meals for them. You can apply online now.

  • Emergency school closures

    Register to receive free email alerts when your child's school is closed due to bad weather or other emergencies.

  • School age

    Find out what age your child can start and finish school.

  • School uniform

    Each school has its own uniform policy. We cannot provide money to help you pay for your child's uniform.

  • School consultations

    Have your say on changes to schools in Kent, including proposals to close, merge or change the location of Kent schools.

  • School governors

    Find out what the governing body does, how to become a school governor or a clerk to the governors and support available.

  • School complaints

    Find out how to make a complaint about your school.

  • Education provision

    Find out about how we ensure there are enough education places located in the right areas for all learners.

  • The Education People

    The Education People supplies a range of educational support services to schools.

  • School local authority reports

    School local authority reports to create and publish an annual report to the relevant adjudicators.

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