Issue - meetings

The committee is provided with a report which includes information regarding the most recent Ofsted Inspection reports.  It provides an ongoing view of the effectiveness of schools as seen by Ofsted Inspection.

Consideration was given to a report by the Director, Education & Skills, which included information regarding the most recent Ofsted Inspection reports  published from mid-October to the beginning of November 2018. It provided an ongoing view of the effectiveness of schools as seen by Ofsted Inspection and also provided information on the most recent figures published by Ofsted including those from the HMCI Annual Report published at the beginning of December 2018. 

Alongside this Annual Report was published data regarding Ofsted outcomes nationally, regionally and for each local authority.  As at the end of August 2018, 86% of schools nationally were good or outstanding (84% of pupil places). In the South West 84% of schools were good or outstanding (82% of pupil places).  In Wiltshire 82% of schools and 86% of pupil places were in good or outstanding provision.

It was noted that in Wiltshire there had been nine inspections since the last report to Committee in early November 2018. Of these there had been eight short one-day inspections, all retaining a good grading and one two-day inspection which as a first rating required improvement. 

A review of processes to monitor, challenge and support schools was underway with an interim School Improvement Framework in place from January 2019. This was intended to support the precise identification of strengths within the school and areas for improvement.  The quality of provision would be evaluated and a comprehensive improvement plan developed to address the identified needs.  Members expressed interest in this Improvement Framework and looked forward to receiving information on its effectiveness in due course.

Resolved:

To note the update on Ofsted Inspection from mid-October to early November 2018.

(At this point Cllr Christopher Devine left the meeting)