Performance
Joint Area Review (2008)
Read what the inspectors had to say about Kent's services for children and young people when they visited Kent in February/March 2008 - Joint Area Review (2008)
Annual Performance Assessment
The Annual Performance Assessment (APA) process is undertaken by the new Ofsted-led inspectorate for Children’s Services and formally assesses the contribution Kent County Council makes to improving outcomes for children and young people. This year's APA results were released on 17th December, with Kent scoring 3 (good) for the overall effectiveness of children's services. Kent also scored 3 (good) for all five Every Child Matters outcomes, with a maximum 4 (outstanding/excellent) for capacity to improve, including service management.