Decision details

To present to the Cabinet the recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Children’s Services) to investigate an identified disparity in performance between schools in the secondary and primary sectors, particularly in the south of the Borough.

The Cabinet considered the report on the Head of Schools and Families which provided details of the review of the performance of secondary education in Sefton given the difference in Ofsted outcomes between primary and secondary schools particularly in the south of the borough. The report concluded the review undertaken by the School Performance Working Group and set out the recommendations to continue improving standards in secondary schools which were agreed by the Overview and Scrutiny Committee (Children’s Services and Safeguarding) at its meeting on 22 September 2015.

Decision Made:

That approval be given to the recommendations for continued improvement in secondary school standards, as set out in paragraph 6 of the report, together with the required resources as set out in paragraph 7 of the report.

Reasons for Decision:

The report concludes the review of the School Performance Working Group and makes recommendations to continue improving standards in secondary schools.

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:

None