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.

  • 7 November 2017 weekly update

    7 November 2017

    This week, Patrick summarises the attainment outcomes for Kent’s vulnerable groups in 2017 and our key priority to narrow pupil's achievement gaps for these groups, especially those supported by Pupil Premium.

  • 3 November 2017 weekly update

    3 November 2017

    This week, Patrick details our School Funding consultation which proposes a number of changes to our Local Funding Formula which is used to calculate your annual School budget.

  • 19 October 2017 weekly update

    19 October 2017

    This week, Patrick shares the agenda for the November Headteacher Briefings, the forthcoming consultation with all schools and academies regarding changes to the schools’ local funding formula and High Needs funding.

  • 10 October 2017 weekly update

    10 October 2017

    This week, Patrick analyses the Permanent and Fixed Term Exclusion data for Kent schools in the 2016-17 school year in comparison to the previous academic year and the national average.