Issue - meetings

To receive a report containing details of the latest Ofsted reports since the last meeting of the Committee and other schools’ performance indicators.

Gillian Cole, Service Manager Schools presented the Schools Performance Indicators and Ofsted reports report.

Gillian Cole stated that since the last meeting Gorse Ride Infant School had undergone an Ofsted inspection.  This had been a Section 8 inspection and the school had sustained Good.

Members asked Officers for their comments on the recently published Ofsted report in respect of the Northern House School.  Sal Thirlway, Assistant Director for Learning Achievement and Partnerships stated that the school had not changed its status, this had been a monitoring report.  It was agreed that this report would be discussed in the part 2 session of the meeting.

In response to a question Gillian Cole stated that Gorse Ride Infant School was having to adapt to changes in demographics as a result of re-generation.  Schools in general were keen to get extra resources and a broader range of services; this was part of ongoing discussions.

Members wished to congratulate the Headteacher of Gorse Ride Infant School on this achievement.

Gillian Cole stated that the schools performance indicators would be available for the next meeting of the Committee.

RESOLVED That the report be noted.