Agenda item - Annual Report on Education Standards 2022

Report of the Executive Director Families, Children and Learning.

RESOLVED: That the Committee noted –

      i.         The report and supported the focus across the city on improving outcomes for all children and young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

     ii.         That education of all children and young people had been negatively impacted because of the pandemic and this had impacted on outcomes as it had nationally.

57.1    The Head of Education Standards & Achievement introduced the report         which provided an analysis of the End of Key Stage results for children      and young people for the 2021-2022 academic year and outlined some        of the implemented and planned interventions to address areas of           under-achievement and work happening as a result of the           disadvantaged strategy and its impact.

57.2    Cllr O’Quinn thanked officers and teachers for their work in an   exceptionally challenging period and expressed concerns regarding the           attainment gap and impact on the most disadvantaged.

57.3    Cllr Meadows raised questions regarding the anticipated duration of    interventions and strategies, details of the schools judged to require     improvement and as inadequate,  the support mechanisms in place and           barriers to support.

57.4    Cllr Nield had queries regarding Key Stage 1 results and the creation of         Communication Friendly settings.

57.5    Ms Robinson raised points regarding the comparison of data for SEND         and non-SEND children and requested further data for SEND children     who haven’t undertaken assessments/ exams.

57.6    Cllr Hamilton raised points regarding early years intervention and asked       if there were services such as a scheme or maths advisors for those       with numeracy issues.

57.7    Mr Muirhead highlighted the importance of a system-wide response to   educational disadvantage and establishing practical ways to work        collaboratively.

57.8    Cllr Sankey thanked teachers for continuing to deliver quality teaching       to children in a difficult time and asked what systemic interventions       the      Council could implement to effectively tackle disadvantage.

57.9    Cllr John raised points regarding engaging with and supporting Class     Divide, funding for non-educational issues, early provision and support          for communities.

57.10  Cllr O’Quinn had queries regarding attendance, particularly in special         schools.

57.11  RESOLVED: That the Committee noted –

      i.         The report and supported the focus across the city on improving outcomes for all children and young people, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

     ii.         That education of all children and young people had been negatively impacted because of the pandemic and this had impacted on outcomes as it had nationally.