Agenda item - School OFSTED Presentation

Verbal Update

RESOLVED: That the presentation be noted.

41.1    The Committee considered the report of the Executive Director Families Children & Learning which provided an update of the latest Ofsted inspections since the last committee meeting. The item was introduced by the Head of Education Standards & Achievements and the Children’s Centre Manager.

41.2    The Committee were advised that Ofsted were now inspecting schools again. The City continued to have a high number of Good rated schools which was above the national average and a low number of schools which required improvement. Both St Nicolas CE Primary and Carden Primary had recently been inspected and the reports were expected in the forthcoming week. With regard to the Early Years Register in the City, 99% were judged to be Good or Outstanding which was above the national average. The Nest Nursery and Bear’s House Nursery had previously been Required Improvement but had now been awarded a Good rating. All private, voluntary and independent providers in the City had a Good or higher rating.

41.3    RESOLVED: That the presentation be noted.