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.

  • 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.

  • 10 November 2016 weekly update

    10 November 2016

    This week, Patrick provides an update on our Elective Home Education Policy and summarises the data we report to the DfE around children and young people registered to Elective Home Education.