Trudy Dean, MBE

Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) - Wednesday, 5th November, 2025 10.00 am

The Kent Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) met to discuss the development plan, budget, and annual report, as well as other items related to religious education in Kent schools. A key topic for discussion was the Kent Agreed Syllabus, which is due for review in 2027. The meeting also included updates on school website reviews, local network groups, and the WIRE Awards[^2].

Personnel Committee - Member Appointment Panel - Friday, 19th September, 2025 10.30 am

The Personnel Committee - Member Appointment Panel of Kent Council met on 19 September 2025 to hold interviews for the position of Deputy Chief Executive. Prior to the interviews, the panel was scheduled to discuss a motion to exclude the press and public from the meeting due to the confidential nature of the information to be discussed.

County Council - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 10.00 am

Kent County Council met on 18 September 2025, for its third meeting of the Reform Administration, during which councillors debated a range of issues, including the council's strategic direction, environmental policies, and senior management structure. A key decision was made to rescind the council's climate emergency declaration, a move that sparked considerable debate. The meeting also saw discussions on improving services, managing the council's finances, and responding to urgent needs within the community.

Children's, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 16th September, 2025 10.00 am

The Children's, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee met to discuss several key issues, including increasing the number of places at Nexus Foundation Special School, funding for school services, and commissioning short break day activities for disabled children. The committee endorsed the decision to release capital funding for the second phase of works at Nexus School, while also endorsing, with some reservations, a decision regarding the funding of services to schools, and a decision to commission short break day activities. The committee also reviewed the Local Authority Designated Officer Education Safeguarding Service Annual Report 2024-25 and the Private Fostering Annual Report 2024-25, and noted the work programme.

Children's, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee - Tuesday, 15th July, 2025 2.00 pm

The Children's, Young People and Education Cabinet Committee met to discuss several key issues, including the removal of residential provision at Broomhill Bank School, and proposed changes to the post-16 transport policy. The committee agreed to stop residential provision at Broomhill Bank School and endorsed the proposed decision regarding the post-16 transport policy. They also endorsed the proposed decision on the Children's Social Care Prevention Grant.