Agenda item - School OFSTED Presentation

Report of the Interim Executive Director Families, Children & Learning (copy attached)

7.1       The Head of Education Standards & Achievement and Head of Early Years and Strategy Lead for Whole Family Working gave a brief overview of the current situation regarding Ofsted findings.

7.2       The Head of Early Years and Strategy Lead for Whole Family Working stated that Blueberry Nursery and Jean Saunders centre were both outstanding.

7.3       Councillor McNair enquired if there were any emerging patterns following the introduction of the new Ofsted regime and what could be learned from this.

7.4       The Head of Education Standards & Achievement stated that the quality of education was not fully known and that the inspection was to take in to account all subjects.

7.5       Councillor Nield sought an update on the situation with regard to future plans from the Department of Education.

7.6       The Assistant Director – Education & Skills stated that, to date, there were no sponsors for Moulsecoomb Primary school.

7.7       RESOLVED – That the School Ofsted update be noted.