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

  • 10 February 2015 weekly update

    10 February 2015

    Find out about the refresh of the 14-24 Learning, Employment and Skills Strategy and read the reminder about health care plans for children and young people.

  • 3 February 2015 weekly update

    3 February 2015

    FInd out about the new contact number for early help and preventative services, and read the latest on high needs funding for 2015-16.

  • 27 January 2015 weekly update

    27 January 2015

    The latest Ofsted report, published in December, shows at present, 84% of secondary schools, 74% of primary schools, 83% of special schools and 91% of PRUs in Kent are judged to be good or outstanding. 90% of early years settings are good or outstanding.

  • 21 January 2015 weekly update

    21 January 2015

    Find out about a new appointment to the post of Director of Education Quality and Standards, and the proposed budget for schools 2015-16.