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

  • 24 January 2017 weekly update

    24 January 2017

    This week, Patrick outlines the nationally validated 2016 GCSE results and summarises the DfE Consultation on proposed changes to Schools Funding and High Needs Funding.

  • 17 January 2017 weekly update

    17 January 2017

    This week, Patrick summarises the latest attendance and exclusion data and the new ways of working in reducing exclusions in Kent; and provides an update on Kent's updated Education Penalty Notices Code of Conduct.

  • 10 January 2017 weekly update

    10 January 2017

    This week, Patrick summarises the issues for schools that have to pay the Apprenticeship Levy and its criteria for employers’ investment. This is a new Government initiative aimed at increasing the level of investment in apprenticeships by encouraging employers to invest in apprenticeship programmes and training, this includes schools.

  • 20 December 2016 weekly update

    20 December 2016

    This week, we have Christmas wishes and end of year message from Patrick Leeson.