DECISION

1.    To note the 2013 Local Authority education results.

Action by:

CORPORATE DIRECTOR EDUCATION, SOCIAL CARE AND WELLBEING (R. McCULLOCH-GRAHAM)

(Service Head Learning & Achievement (A. Canning)

(Head of Secondary Learning and Achievement (D. Warne)

Robert McCulloch-Graham, Corporate Director for Education, Social Care and Wellbeing introduced the report. He highlighted the results as a good news story for the borough and something to be immensely proud of. In particular he noted the achievements at GCSE level.

However, he also noted areas where improvement efforts should be focussed including Early Years although the gap with the national average was expected to narrow.

Following questions from Members he particularly highlighted the value of the close relationship between the schools and the local authority as an important part of the success story presented.

The Mayor welcomed the report and the demonstration that the investment put in by the Council was having an important effect on young people’s life chances. He thanked the children, teachers, governors and officers for their hard work to achieve these results.

RESOLVED

1.    To note the 2013 Local Authority education results.