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School OFSTED Presentation

Minutes:

55.1    The Committee considered an update on the latest Ofsted inspections since the last committee meeting.  The item was introduced by the Head of Standards and Achievement.

 

55.2    Only two reports had been published.  These were for St Nicholas Church of England Primary School and Cardon Primary School which both achieved a “Good” rating.  Inspections reports for the remaining six schools were expected in due course.

 

55.3    The Service Manager (Children’s Centres) reported there had been eight inspection reports for Early Years since August 2021.  98% of Early Years providers were judged as Good or Outstanding which was higher than the national average. 

 

55.4    Councillor McNair and Councillor Powell congratulated the schools for the outcome of their Ofsted inspections. 

 

55.5    Cllr Powell noted from the report that St Nicholas may not achieve such a good grade on its next inspection.  She asked what would be done to support the school. 

 

55.6    The Head of Standards and Achievement advised that a School Partnership Advisor was working with the school.  The report asked for improvements with phonics and they were providing support to achieve this.  A programme was taking place across the City to support all schools with Phonics as it had been recognised this was a national problem. 

 

55.7    In response to concerns raised by Councillor O’Quinn regarding Homewood, The Head of Standards and Achievement confirmed an inspection was likely to take place within one month. 

 

55.8    RESOLVED: That the presentation be noted.

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