The Panel will consider a verbal update on Educational Outcomes and the next steps and priorities for the Children’s Service.
Contact: Jo-Anne Sanders, Service Director (Learning and Early Support)
Chris Jessup, Head of Education Outcomes
Minutes:
The Panel considered a verbal update on Educational Outcomes presented by Chris Jessup, Head of Education Outcomes.
Chris Jessup outlined the following key areas:-
· A report was scheduled for consideration by Cabinet on the 26th July on Kirklees Annual Education Quality and Standards which encapsulated the educational outcomes and challenges during 2021/22 and showed how resilient schools were in providing the continuity of education during this time; the report to Cabinet in July will make reference to the ongoing work and next steps in place to further improve outcomes for learners across Kirklees;
· Panel gave comments on draft report to Cabinet in March 2022 on Educational Outcomes and were thanked for their help in shaping the report to Cabinet in July;
· At the heart of improving educational outcomes sat the Education Strategy referred to as the ‘Our Kirklees Futures’ which outlined 3 key obsessions – inclusion, resilience and equity which ran through the ambitions and vision;
· Held Kirklees Futures Summit on the 23rd June 2022 attended by a wide range of educational providers, local partners, local experts and speakers from the field of education and care, including voices from learners who brought the story of their learning experiences to the event;
· Key aim of Kirklees Futures Summit was to take the learning strategy from planning to first stages of implementation; the success of strategy relied on engagement from all parties across the district;
· Summit confirmed everyone had the same goal that learners could aspire, achieve and enjoy the very best start in life;
· Educational journey begins before school and beyond post 16 and it was important the summit covered learners of all ages,
· The Education Learning and Partnership Board has been asked to comment and feedback on the draft Implementation Plan;
· The momentum on the outcomes would continue through the summer break and officers aimed to have a prioritised and costed implementation plan ready for circulation at the start of the new academic year;
· Success of Summit had produced the momentum for the Learning Strategy throughout the district and will be the key vehicle for improving educational outcomes; conversations have taken place with school heads and schools forum and they provided feedback to officers;
· Reviewing Education and Learning Partnership Board to ensure it was able to hold the system to account for its actions;
· Planning already underway for next year’s summit.
The Panel agreed that they would like to be involved in the restructuring and reshaping of the Education and Learning Partnership Board and asked officers to think about how scrutiny could contribute and scrutinise the educational outcomes. The Panel also agreed to consider longitudinal outcomes for the next 5-10 years including 16 plus and beyond to consider the short and long term impact. Chris Jessup advised that the Learning Strategy went to 2038 and that it was intended to have a longitudinal plan and analysis.
The Panel agreed to receive a copy of the Educational Outcomes report scheduled for consideration by Cabinet on the 26th July 2022 for information.
The Panel thanked Chris Jessup and other officers for all their hard work on the Learning Strategy and Educational Outcomes.
RESOLVED –
1. The Panel noted the verbal update on the Educational Outcomes and thanked Chris Jessup for his valued contributions.
2. That the Panel be given the opportunity to contribute to the restructuring and reshaping of the Education and Learning Partnership Board;
3. That the Panel receive future updates on how the Learning Service and Cabinet Members were scrutinising the educational outcomes;
4. That the Panel consider future information on longitudinal educational outcomes for the next 5 to 10 years, including 16+ and beyond;
5. That the Panel receive a copy for information of the Educational Outcomes report scheduled for consideration by Cabinet on the 26th July 2022.