Agenda item - School OFSTED Presentation

Contact Officer:        Mark Storey,                                             Tel: 01273 294271

                                 Head of Education, Standards &

                                 Achievement

Wards affected:        All Wards

18.1    The Head of Education Standards & Achievement and Head of Service – Early Years Youth & Family Support gave a brief overview of the School Ofsted findings.

18.2    Councillor Simson requested clarification of the 76% taking up the offer.

18.3    The Head of Service – Early Years Youth & Family Support stated that 76% of children took up free entitlement in early years. For children between 3-4 years old the figure was just under 100% and above 80%.

18.4    Councillor Hills enquired if the benefits of outdoor play were measured.

18.5    The Head of Service – Early Years Youth & Family Support stated that the Ofsted inspection regime considered various areas and among them outdoor provision was one. it was stated that there were concerns surrounding teachers not monitoring children engagements well enough and not making full use of question techniques.

18.6    Councillor Nield enquired if there were any ongoing current inspections.

18.7    The Head of Education Standards & Achievement confirmed that there were no current ongoing inspections.

18.8    The Chair requested that a letter of congratulations be sent out where good results were attained.

18.9    AGREED – That the report be noted.