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.

  • 14 December 2015 weekly update

    13 December 2015

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

  • 10 December 2015 weekly update

    10 December 2015

    This week we have an update on the NEET Strategy and Action Plan 2015-16.

  • 1 December 2015 weekly update

    1 December 2015

    This week we have detailed information on the revised Elective Home Education (EHE) policy that was agreed by Cabinet on Monday 30 November 2015 and actions schools can take with EHE requests.

  • 25 November 2015 weekly update

    25 November 2015

    This week we have an update on the new system to provide top up funding for High Needs pupils, a summary of the progress we have made so far and information on the new process for re-application.