for the Period Ended 31 March 2026
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Directors' report period ended
The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2026
Principal activities of the company
Directors
The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2025
to
31 March 2026
The director shown below has held office during the period of
24 February 2026
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31 March 2026
The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
This report was approved by the board of directors on
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
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The notes form part of these financial statements
This report was approved by the board of directors on
and signed on behalf of the board by:
Name:
Status: Director
The notes form part of these financial statements
for the Period Ended 31 March 2026
Basis of measurement and preparation
Turnover policy
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During 2025/26, KATO has continued to provide its members with four network meetings, two of which were held in person and two online, maintaining the hybrid approach that members have found most valuable. These meetings remain a key opportunity to share sector updates, best practice and CPD opportunities. The January network meeting again incorporated the AGM, offering members a financial overview as well as the opportunity to elect committee members. We continue to encourage member organisations to put themselves forward for committee roles to ensure the network is shaped and led by its members. We welcomed two new committee members and retained the existing committee. Alongside these meetings, the monthly newsletter and regular communications have continued to provide members with timely updates, spotlight successes, and showcase activity across the network. Additional CPD events were also delivered during the year, covering safeguarding best practice, New Ai technologies in assessment and wider sector developments. During the year, Tim Rowe resigned as director and Chair and Kirsty Woodgate was appointed as director and Ben March appointed chair. The Board thanks Tim for his contribution and welcomed the new director and Chair. Directors and the Network Manager met bimonthly, followed by committee meetings, to ensure that information flows effectively and decisions are member-led. The committee remains committed to representing KATO across education and skills boards, ensuring members’ voices are heard at local and regional levels. The annual Kent and Medway Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony broke records yet again at a packed Rochester Cathedral in October 2025. The full house of over 800 guests bore witness to a wonderful celebration of more than 200 of the county’s apprentice talents, with the Class of 2025. Looking ahead, the 2026 Ceremony aims to be even bigger. The website commissioned in 2023 continues to develop as a valuable members’ hub, supporting information-sharing, resources, and collaboration. KATO continued to implement its Strategic Plan 2025-2028, which focuses on three priorities: strengthening networks and opportunities; engaging the membership; and securing sustainable funding. During 2025/26, activity focused on strengthening KATO's role as a connector, sharing timely funding and sector intelligence, maintaining purposeful relationships with key partners, and delivering relevant member communications and events. The strategy also places emphasis on retaining and engaging members through clear, practical value and on pursuing selective grant, tender and collaborative funding opportunities where these align with member benefit and available capacity. Delivery is overseen by the KATO committee and reviewed through proportionate measures and member feedback so that activity remains responsive to changing needs and the external skills environment.
Stakeholders Primary stakeholders: KATO members. Wider stakeholders: strategic partners and regional organisations (e.g. DWP, LSIP, AELP, Ofsted, local authorities). Consultation methods AGM and January network meeting: financial overview, voting on committee membership, welcomed two new committee members in 2025/26. Member surveys and regular feedback gathered throughout the year. Ongoing one-to-one engagement with the Network Manager. Network meetings include regular opportunities for discussion, sector updates, and external speakers. Monthly newsletter and communications, including member spotlights to showcase achievements and best practice. Actions taken in response Maintained a hybrid model of in-person and online network meetings in line with member preferences. Increased focus on income generation, sector intelligence, and best practice sharing. Developed regular spotlight features and CPD opportunities in response to member demand. Shared member perspectives with strategic partners and cascaded sector intelligence back to the membership.
No remuneration was received
No transfer of assets other than for full consideration
This report was approved by the board of directors on
17 September 2026
And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mrs K Woodgate
Status: Director