Decision details

That the annual report on the standards of attainment and quality of provision in Bromley schools be noted.

That the priorities for the Local Authority’s School Improvement Strategy for the next academic year 2012-13 be approved.

It is a main aim of the Children and Young People’s Plan to raise the educational standards in Bromley Schools.  Children and Young People Services reports annually on the standards of attainment and quality of provision in Bromley Schools, and the detailed analysis contributes to the annual review of the Children and Young People’s Plan. 

In addition to continuing to challenge, support and provide intervention as necessary in schools to achieve sustainable improvement, two areas for specific focus have been identified:

·  Improving outcomes for all children at all Key Stages and closing the gap for those pupils who are eligible for Free School Meals

·  Improving outcomes for children in the Early Years Foundation Stage.