Issue - meetings

This report comments on education standards achieved by Brent schools at the end of the academic year 2010/11.

That the following be noted:

a)         Continuing improvements in education standards in Brent schools

b)         The contribution made by Services to Schools to these outcomes

c)         Priorities identified at each Key Stage in order to accelerate further improvements in educational standards.

The report from the Director of Children and Families commented on education standards achieved by Brent schools at the end of the academic year 2010/11. Councillor Arnold (Lead Member, Children and Families) was pleased to report that standards continued to rise and commended the work of the Early Years Quality Improvement Team. There was also improved performance by ethnic groups, in particular, Somali children and Black Caribbean children. At primary level, Key Stage 1, results for Level 2+ improved to near national averages and there was above average progress from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 2. Standards at Level 4+ and Level 5+ were at or above national averages.  Councillor Arnold was pleased to report that there had been a general improvement over the past five years.

Councillor Gladbaum (Chair, Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee) contributed that education standards were a regular item on the committee’s agenda and would be carefully scrutinised. She also paid tribute to the School Improvement Service, head teachers and staff for their efforts.

RESOLVED:-

that the following be noted:

a)         continuing improvements in education standards in Brent schools;

b)         the contribution made by Services to Schools to these outcomes;

c)         priorities identified at each Key Stage in order to accelerate further improvements in educational standards.