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

  • 21 October 2015 weekly update

    21 October 2015

    This week we have an overview of the recently held Kent Association of Headteachers' Conference, the latest available attendance data and an update on exclusions with factors that make a difference.

  • 15 October 2015 weekly update

    15 October 2015

    This week we have information on the new Local Children's Groups that are being established, an update on School Mental Health anti-stigma campaign and key information regarding the Prevent Duty that educational professionals have to prevent people being drawn into terrorism.

  • 7 October 2015 weekly update

    7 October 2015

    This week I should like to share information about Healthcare Needs in Schools including Arrangements for First Aid Emergencies, advice and support for schools on The Commission on Assessment Without Levels, news of provisions within the Deregulation Act 2015: Reduction of Burdens on Schools which includes Governing body - Written Statement of General Principles on Behaviour and the responsibility for setting School Term Dates, and an invitation for Headteachers to attend Patrick's Autumn Term briefing meetings.

  • 30 September 2015 weekly update

    30 September 2015

    This week we have an update on School Places and the Education Commissioning Plan projections.