Helping schools deliver passion and performance

The education section of the Inspire Schools website lets you discover a host of engaging initiatives and events. Everything from our reading reward scheme Buster’s Book Club to the award-winning walk to school initiative, Young Cooks and the STEM showcase Bright Sparks are detailed in this section, or use the navigation bar at the top of the page or promotional graphics to discover more.

Earth-moving fun for writing comp winner

There is an earth-moving prize on offer for the KM Charity Team’s latest Be the Boss writing competition. The winner of the competition for primary school pupils in Kent will spend the day in charge of Diggerland theme park in Strood. They will get to explore the site, instruct...

Posted On 22 Jan 2020

, By Ben Skelton

Gutsy Anya crowned Young Cooks champ

Children from across the south-east gathered on Wednesday (January 15) for the Masterchef-style final of kids kitchen contest Young Cooks. A total of 17 youngsters, ranging in age from eight to 16, did battle with each other and the clock at Broadstairs College. They prepared a...

Posted On 20 Jan 2020

, By Ben Skelton

Book bug Buster goes walkabout

Buster Bug has been out and about touring schools in Dover, telling pupils about the fantastic prizes they could enjoy just by reading at home. The mascot of KM Charity Team reading-reward initiative Buster’s Book Club accompanied club coordinator Kay Devine to a series of...

Posted On 13 Jan 2020

, By Ben Skelton

Young readers enjoy prize panto trip

Children from a Malling primary school enjoyed a performance of one of the county’s top pantomimes after excelling with the KM Charity Team’s reading-reward challenge Buster’s Book Club. Lunsford Primary School’s Lion Class were given free tickets for Beauty and the Beast at...

Posted On 17 Dec 2019

, By Ben Skelton

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Buster Awards 2019 Annual awards for reading reward scheme Buster's Book Club

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Young Cooks Autumn Launch 2019 Cooking competition judges appeal for entries.

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BBC presenter’s awards delight

The BBC presenter hosting the ceremony for the 2020 Sussex Teacher of the Year Awards has spoken of her “delight” at being involved with the event. BBC Sussex presenter Allison Ferns said: “I’m delighted to be hosting the Sussex Teacher of The Year Awards again. “Last year I...

Posted On 21 Feb 2020

, By Ben Skelton

Teacher awards deadline extended

The deadline for the London Teacher of the Year Awards has been extended, giving people an extra week to nominate educators going that extra mile to transform children’s life outcomes. Anyone can submit nominations, and the deadline for doing so is now 11.59pm on Sunday, March...

Posted On 18 Feb 2020

, By Ben Skelton

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Joanna story time at Castilion Aquarius Class win green travel challenge

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Dockyard Be the Boss Alexandra takes up post at Boss of Historic Dockyard Chatham

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Top marks for green schools

Eco-friendly schools across the county received an official stamp of approval for encouraging pupils and their families to adopt a healthier, more active lifestyle. Altogether the top 27 schools...

Posted On 17 Jun 2019

, By Liz Nicholls

Green light for walk to school campaign

The latest school to join the award-winning KM Walk to School campaign has revealed the extent of the drive’s success in Canterbury. Youngsters from St Stephen’s Infants, on Hales Drive, helped...

Posted On 14 Jun 2019

, By Liz Nicholls

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Green School Awards Launched! 19/20 We have officially opened up the Green School Awards for academic year...

Kent Literacy Awards 2019 Annual event to showcase region's top literacy initiatives

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Kitchen prodigy delivers dazzling VIP dinner

A kitchen prodigy took up residence at an award-winning gastro-pub last week before treating a group of VIP guests to her food. 2020 Young...

Posted On 03 Mar 2020

, By Ben Skelton

Still time for Big Quiz bookings

Time is fast running out to book tables for the Medway heat of the KM Big Charity Quiz. The popular event, which will raise money for KM Media...

Posted On 02 Mar 2020

, By Ben Skelton

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Flower power

I’d have to say I never used to be much of a gardener: I always thought it was a bit too much like hard work. And while the results are great – a nice lawn for playing football on, for example – I always thought it was best if I left that work to an expert. Like Phil. Phil is mad...

Posted On 01 Aug 2019

, By Ben Skelton

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