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Kent Children’s University

Kent Children’s University is managed by The Education People, on behalf of Kent County Council, to provide high quality learning experiences for children in Kent and Medway.

In Kent and Medway, children can earn Learning Credits in five ways:

1. Through their school's Validated extra-curricular activities (if their school is part of Kent Children's University)
2. By visiting one of the many hundreds of Learning Destinations across the country. These can be accessed via the National Children's University's App and/or website
3. By taking part in activities with organisations who are Validated Learning Partners. These include organisations such as Kent Music and Animate Arts Company
4. Through completion of downloadable activities. These are promoted on our website, through the Facebook and Twitter pages and termly eNewsletters. These activities include Nature Detectives opportunities, KCU Challenges, Reading Challenges and much more!
5. By participating in a CU Live! lecture and workshop. These sessions are organised by Kent Children's University™ and are open to all children across the country. The activities typically take place during the school holiday periods.

Information about past and future activities can be found through our Social Media channels and termly eNewsletters.

We are continuing to evolve and developing relationships with schools, organisations, families and the Electively Home Educated community is key to improving opportunities for children. If you would like to explore how you could help us deliver Children’s University to more children and families in Kent or Medway or are a school looking to join the programme, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Why not ask us about…?

  • How a school could use Pupil Premium to subscribe children to Kent Children’s University
  • How to use the Apprenticeship Levy and Apprentices to manage Kent Children’s University in a school
  • Our Good Practice Guides around high-quality extra-curricular learning opportunities
  • The recent EEF report into the impact Children’s University can have on children from disadvantaged backgrounds

If you want to get involved with Kent Children’s University or want to find out more, get in touch.

Contact:

Emma Jenkins

Telephone: 03000417232

kcu@theeducationpeople.org