The latest from the Director

17 July 2026 weekly update

17 July 2026

This week, Christine updates on inspections and Local Government Reorganisation, and extends her wishes for a restful summer break.

  • 25 January 2018 weekly update

    25 January 2018

    This week, Matt shares the latest Ofsted inspection figures and the quality of education in Kent schools; and extends an invitation to his Spring Headteacher meetings.

  • 18 January 2018 weekly update

    18 January 2018

    This week, Matt summarises the recently approved Commissioning Plan for Education Provision in Kent 2018-2022 and introduces the 2018 Pearson Teaching Awards.

  • 10 January 2018 weekly update

    10 January 2018

    This week, Matt summarises the latest permanent and fixed-term exclusion data for Kent.

  • 4 January 2018 weekly update

    4 January 2018

    This week, Matt provides an update on schools’ requirements during winter weather and the new procedure for requesting password resets or other changes to the Kent Schools Closure system.