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.

  • 28 September 2017 weekly update

    28 September 2017

    This week, Patrick summarises the quality of education in Kent schools as reflected in the most recent Ofsted inspection judgements and shares our Directory of Services for the Children, Young People and Education Directorate.

  • 20 September 2017 weekly update

    20 September 2017

    This week, Patrick summarises the Secretary of State for Education's reforms to the National Funding Formula for Schools, High Needs and Central School Services; and gives an update on our appointment of Principal Primary and Secondary School Improvement Advisers.

  • 13 September 2017 weekly update

    13 September 2017

    This week, Patrick summarises the latest School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and the KCC Model Pay Policy for Schools and Academies, together with revised Guidance on Schools’ Use of Reduced Timetables.

  • 7 September 2017 weekly update

    7 September 2017

    We start the new school year with an update from Patrick Leeson on the provisional Early Years and school results.