Introducing the new Head of School Improvement for Kent

Dear Headteacher

I am writing to introduce myself as the new Head of School Improvement for Kent. Over the coming months I hope to visit a wide range of schools and also meet as many of you as possible in person at  briefings and meetings. Kent is a county with a great deal of good practice to be shared and replicated. One of my responsibilities is to ensure that we provide schools with high quality support and advice. I hope I am able to achieve this aim at a time of changing national policy, increased autonomy and diversity in educational provision.

We share with you the aspiration that every child and young person will have the opportunity to thrive and prosper. I am excited to be here and look forward to working with you to build on the great work you are doing for the education of children and young people of Kent.

I am also writing to inform you that Linda Pickles, Interim Head of School Improvement – Primary, will be taking a leave of absence during January and February and will be returning on 1 March 2016. Tammy Mitchell will be acting Senior Improvement Adviser for East Kent during Linda’s absence.

I would like to thank Nigel Blackburn for his immense contribution to education in Kent. He will continue with supporting my induction and leading on some initiatives such as developing the International Baccalaureate.

My team and I will endeavour to do all we can to support you in your work.

I would like to wish you a successful and prosperous New Year.

Anton Francic
Head of School Improvement