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.

  • 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.

  • 22 September 2015 weekly update

    22 September 2015

    This week we have an update on the new Health Needs Education Service, a revised threshold criteria from The Kent Safeguarding Children Board and Interim Teacher Assessment Framework for the End of Key Stages 1 and 2.