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

  • 19 April 2016 weekly update

    19 April 2016

    This week, Patrick gives an update on the primary school allocations and an overview of the newly produced Vulnerable Learners Strategy for Kent.

  • 12 April 2016 weekly update

    12 April 2016

    This week, Patrick summarises the DfE Schools National Funding Formula consultation, High Needs Funding reform and the International Baccalaureate Careers Related Programme Initiative, which is gaining momentum in Kent.

  • 23 March 2016 weekly update

    23 March 2016

    This week, following the recent budget announcements, Patrick summarises the government's proposal to require all schools to become academies by 2022, as outlined in The White Paper: Educational Excellence Everywhere.

  • 17 March 2016 weekly update

    17 March 2016

    This week, following the recent Headteacher Briefings, Patrick outlines the proposed alternative delivery model and service scope options for the future of Education and Young People's Services in Kent.