Issue - meetings

The committee will be provided with an overview of the attainment and progress of pupils eligible for the pupil premium in Wiltshire compared with similar outcomes in England, the south west and local authority statistical neighbours. The report will include an outline of the activity carried out to improve outcomes across the County.

This will be published as a supplement to the agenda.

The Committee considered a report by the Director, Education & Skills which provided an overview of the performance of Disadvantaged Learners at the end of each key stage comparing outcomes in Wiltshire with national figures and comparing outcomes in Wiltshire with national figures and also with other local authorities. The report provided an overview of strategic school improvement activity carried out by the School Effectiveness Team.

During discussion, the Chairman suggested that a rapid scrutiny exercise be undertaken to ascertain if the establishment of a Task Group might be productive.  Members also considered that there was a need for greater publicity for the courses which were available from the Local Authority.  Members welcomed the establishment of a rapid scrutiny exercise and

Resolved:

1.                   To note the data on the attainment and progress of pupils eligible for the pupil premium in Wiltshire.

2.            To establish a rapid scrutiny exercise to meet with officers and investigate the potential for the development of a full terms of reference for an Educational Outcomes for Disadvantaged Learners Task Group.