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

  • 6 December 2016 weekly update

    6 December 2016

    This week, Patrick shares the latest Ofsted inspection figures and the quality of education in Kent schools with the national averages in the latest Ofsted Annual Report which has just been published.

  • 1 December 2016 weekly update

    1 December 2016

    This week, Patrick provides an update on the proposed changes to Primary school assessments and summarises the forthcoming school progress measures.

  • 24 November 2016 weekly update

    24 November 2016

    This week, Patrick provides a summary of Kent's Local Offer for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and outlines our vision to increase the range of specialist SEN resourced provision in mainstream schools.

  • 17 November 2016 weekly update

    17 November 2016

    This week, Patrick provides a helpful summary of some of the key points covered in our recent series of Headteacher Briefings. The presentation from the Briefings is included.