Advocacy

Representing and amplifying the unified voice of Kent education leaders

Core to the purpose of KALE is to act as the voice of Kent education leaders – to amplify, advocate and represent. As a community KALE is unique in representing leaders of all schools, colleges, PRUs, alternative curriculum and SRPs in Kent. As such we have the capability to amplify, advocate for and represent the sector. 

We aim to ensure that our community’s questions, ideas, challenges, great practice and experiences are heard by those responsible for making local, regional and national policy.  

KALE creates opportunities for leaders from across the local system together to come together to discuss ideas and challenges and highlight key messages and questions that need to be shared more widely. We liaise regularly with representatives of local and national government to share these views and advocate for action and take part in formal consultations. 
Representatives from KALE participate on behalf of the sector in a range of groups with responsibility for leadership of key educational activity. 

KALE’s objectives for 2026/27 include: 

1. Deepen the impact that KALE’s advocacy has on the future of education in Kent 
2. Make it easier for busy professionals to raise questions, share concerns and provide feedback, through use of a wider range of capture mechanisms 
3. Regularly provide clear information to update the sector on the conversations and issues discussed by KALE with policymakers and the impact thereof 
4. Ensure the continuation of a whole-system voice for education in Kent and Medway as Local Government Reform is planned and implemented 

To find out more about what is already in place, what is developing and plans for the future, please see Project Plan and Progress below.