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

  • 16 March 2017 weekly update

    16 March 2017

    This week, Patrick outlines the forthcoming changes to the structure of Education and Children’s Services in Kent and summarises the changes to the allocation of the Kent Early Years Funding Formula.

  • 8 March 2017 weekly update

    8 March 2017

    This week, Patrick summarises our response to the DfE Schools National Funding Formula consultation.

  • 28 February 2017 weekly update

    28 February 2017

    This week, Patrick discusses the school budgets for 2017-18.

  • 8 February 2017 weekly update

    8 February 2017

    This week, Patrick gives feedback from the recent Pupil Premium Conference and outlines our challenges to achieve more progress in narrowing the achievement gaps in the County.