We:

lead on the development of policy for the CFE Directorate in line with KCC and government requirements and best practice

inform national policy development

make sure provision of services for vulnerable young people complies with statutory requirements and performance standards.

Work is aligned to the five outcomes and allocated to teams as follows:

Stay safe, be healthy

• Safeguarding Policy & Performance Team
  Manager: Kathy Lambourn
• Safeguarding Policy & Standards Team (Education)
  Manager: Kel Arthur

Please note that the Kent Safeguarding Children's Board (KSCB) is also hosted within this division. Details can be found at the KSCB website.

Enjoy and achieve, achieve economic well-being, make a positive contribution

• Policy Unit
  Manager: Diane Trollope 
• Policy Structure Chart

Looked after children (LAC) and leaving care

• Policy & Performance Team
  Manager: Paul Brightwell

Useful links

• KICS (A- Z of available Kent policies) (under construction)
• Children's Social Services Policy documents (previously known as Oak Tree Drive)
• School Governance Policy documents