The latest from the Director

25 September 2026 weekly update

25 September 2026

This week, Christine summarises the report from Ofsted and CQC's inspection of the Kent SEND system that took place earlier this year.

  • 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.

  • 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.