Decision details

Schools Strategy (CF&E2)

Decision Maker: Cabinet

Decision status: Recommendations Approved

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

Refreshed Schools Strategy in response to Schools Bill.

We will work with partners to raise standards in schools and support young people to successfully transition out of secondary school ‘life ready’, equipped for work and lifelong learning.

For our vulnerable and SEND young people we will have a focus upon preparation for adult life from the earliest points

We will ensure that inclusion is at the heart of everything we do and we will work together to ensure all schools, as part of an integrated community-based response, provide inclusive and ‘poverty proofed’ services, which support all children and young people to attend and achieve their potential – including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and those disproportionally effected by the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic

Decision:

The cabinet considered a report detailing a proposed Schools Strategy that provided an opportunity to define, refine and reorganise thinking and approach to ensure that Stockport had a school system which was fit for purpose, sustainable, able to respond to the needs of children in our borough and met the requirements of the current national policy agenda.

 

The Cabinet then:-

 

(1) Agreed the Schools Strategy outlined in Appendix One of this report, noting the 6 priorities identified in it.

 

(2) Agreed the success measures identified in the Strategy and agreed that an annual update will be provided on its delivery.

Equality and/or Environmental Impact Assessment: N/A

Decision Reference: CAB415

Declarations or conflicts of Interest: None.

Forward Plan Reference: CF&E2

Other reasons / organisations consulted

N/A

Contact: Tim Bowman, Director of Education Work and Skills Email: tim.bowman@stockport.gov.uk Tel: 07977 661073.

Report author: Carolyn Anderson

Publication date: 21/09/2023

Date of decision: 19/09/2023

Decided at meeting: 19/09/2023 - Cabinet

Effective from: 28/09/2023

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