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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.

  • 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.

  • 13 January 2015 weekly update

    13 January 2015

    Following the tragic events in Paris last week and heightened concerns about security and extremism in this country I thought I would update you on plans we have for providing schools with materials and training opportunities to address these issues.