The latest from the Director

22 May 2026 weekly update

22 May 2026

This week, David Adams updates on Free School Meals (FSM) – 2026/27 academic year changes

  • 27 June 2017 weekly update

    27 June 2017

    This week, Patrick shares, as part of our High Needs Funding and LIFT Reviews, a link to the High Needs Funding survey and LIFT review questionnaire; and an update around Penalty Notices.

  • 20 June 2017 weekly update

    20 June 2017

    This week, Patrick outlines the developments made recently to improve the support services in Kent for children and young people's emotional health and wellbeing.

  • 13 June 2017 weekly update

    13 June 2017

    This week, Patrick gives an overview following today’s publication of Ofsted’s Inspection Report of KCC Children's Services.

  • 24 May 2017 weekly update

    24 May 2017

    This week, Patrick provides an overview and an analysis on Kent’s latest permanent and fixed term exclusion report data.