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.

  • 20 December 2016 weekly update

    20 December 2016

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

  • 13 December 2016 weekly update

    13 December 2016

    This week, Patrick provides an update on the revised statutory safeguarding guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education 2016 and changes to the Early Years National Funding Formula.

  • 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.