Decision details

The Cabinet will be presented with a summary of school and educational performance for the 2016/17 academic year together with an update on the education priorities for the coming year.

The Cabinet resolved to:

(i)  Note the performance against the overarching objectives within the Education Strategy 2014-17, as set out in section 2 of the report;

(ii)  Endorse the priorities for 2017/18 as set out in section 3 of the report;

(iii)  Reaffirm the Council’s commitment to continuing the strong partnership with all schools in the Borough to achieve the best possible outcomes and opportunities for children and young people; and

(iv)  Note the performance of schools in national tests and examinations as set out in Appendix 1 to the report.