Date

3 December 2003

Reporting Area

Education

Lead Director

Mike Young

Progress Made

Issues to be addressed

Who

By When

Leadership

· Primary Schools funding formula (LMS) review now managed through Schools Forum.

· Some schools would prefer no change, rather tackling issue of small school funding through Area Reviews.

Education Finance Manager

Feb 2004

· Executive decision in July 2003 to proceed with Bath Special School, following successful bid to DfES.

· Need to establish the exact contribution of this and other special schools to meet changing profile of special needs over the next five years.

Head of C&YPS

March 2004

· Keynsham Area Review of school provision successfully started with clear analysis of local data, contributor session arranged. Other local reviews will follow in succeeding terms.

· Need to agree a way forward which Council and local schools and parents support.

Head of S&M

Jan

2004

· Sure Start Management Board has agreed 11 projects to develop.

· Original plan for accommodation failed, now seeking new premises with a number of South Bath options.

Sure Start Prog-ramme Manager

Feb

2004

· Action plans developed around specific inclusion issues, conference held with all schools.

· Despite good signs like the reduction in exclusions this year, challenges remain, e.g. increasing behaviour issues in primary schools. Good practice in tackling these needs to be networked.

Head of C&YPS

March 2004

Leadership New Items

· Original six key goals will form basis of `Compact' with DfES, but with more emphasis on vulnerable children to align with Corporate Plan. Compacts are intended to be a new start in DfES/LEA relationships following last year's funding issues.

· New primary strategy puts more emphasis on effective learners and less on national strategies to raise standards; we are well placed to take advantage of this shift thanks to some leading edge projects but will need to re-define the way we challenge schools.

· Compact will form basis of next service plan.

Head of SI

Education Director

Dec

2004

April 2004

Progress Made

Issues to be addressed

Who

By When

· Strategic Area review (by LSC) starts in November. We are well represented on the local review group. First Phase to March 2004 will collect information on current provision and standards.

· What pattern of secondary/college provision will deliver the goal of a range of accessible high quality choices for learners. MY has already embarked on discussions with secondary schools on what future needs, and so future provision will look like. Current standards at `A' Level are lower than GCSE results would predict, and collaboration is weaker than the goal implies.

Education Director

March 2004

· Latest CPA information has been received; we remain a `two star' Education authority but in the upper part of that band. We have gained from the fact that there are now no schools in special measures.

· The improvement trend at Key Stage 2 and 3 is a weak area for us, though the latter will improve once this year's results are factored in.

Head of SI

May 2004

People Management

· New Head of Early Years still to be appointed.

· Initial field not strong enough; job description reviewed to encourage applicants and make a good appointment

· Tony Parker and Lynn Byrd have been appointed to prepare for next Ofsted. Date of inspection not yet known but Autumn 2004 is probable.

· Making the time for each team to address this properly.

Education Director

Sept 2003

People Management

· Following secondment of Alison Delyth, Tony Parker promoted to Acting Head of Strategic Service. Huw Powell appointed to Dudley LEA.

· Core adviser team (7) significantly weakened, both management restructuring and successful recruitment required.

Head of SI

April 2004

· Alison Delyth seconded to Southwark until August 2004.

· Ensuring continuing forward momentum on strategic issues.

Head of S&M

August 2004

· Restructuring of Children's and Young People's Service to focus more on inclusion issues.

· Successful implementation of new structure.

Head of C&YPS

March 2004

· Bringing the pupil referral unit (for excluded pupils) under direct local authority management.

· Improving and extending provision, including outreach to support schools and pupil access to qualifications.

Head of C&YPS

Feb 2004

Progress Made

Issues to be addressed

Who

By When

Policy and Strategy

· Implementation of Early Years Plan, particularly planning agreement for Keynsham Neighbourhood Nursery.

· Keynsham Neighbourhood Nursery built in timescale set.

Early Years Team Leader

April 2004

· Ofsted (S4) self evaluation form will be used in this year's round of school stocktaking visits by advisers.

· Ensuring key messages for improvement understood by headteachers and governors.

Head of SI

March 2004

Policy and Strategy

· We are a first phase authority for new, Single Education Plan, agreed between DfES and LEA, Compact is the beginning of this process. It replaces the current statutory plans, e.g. Education Development Plan, Behaviour Support Plan, Early Years, Play, School Organisation Plan.

· Potentially helps us become more strategic, but to do that will require more than simply having one fat plan.

Education Director

April 2005

· Government has published Green Paper on Children's Services which could mean a major restructuring of Education and Social Services. Key goals of increased accountability and more coherent provision across agencies for children.

· Need to determine workable way forward for this Authority.

Education Director/ Social & Housing Services Director

Jan 2004

· Vision for special schools in five years time.

· Consult on and align to the Green Paper proposals and the strategies for primary and secondary schools.

Education Director/ Head of C&YPS

Jan 2004

· Policy for children with autistic spectrum disorder.

· Policy to inform provision to be developed.

Head of C&YPS

Feb 2004

Resources

· `Passporting' of money to schools will this year take the form of a per pupil guarantee.

· Meeting government requirements for schools' funding and the requirements of the corporate plan.

Education Finance Manager

· An `expression of interest' is required to become part of the DfES programme for rebuilding secondary schools.

· Whether sufficient agreement can be reached with secondary schools to allow for a detailed expression of interest at this stage.

Education Director

Dec 2003

Progress Made

Issues to be addressed

Who

By When

Resources

· Given issues around the delegation of special needs funds to primary schools, we have proposed that we delegate to secondary schools only next April.

· Consultation with secondary schools on details on delegation.

Education Finance Manager

April 2004

Process

· LSC has agreed to fund both a data officer for the authority and a value-added system in every secondary school to measure progress between GCSE and `A' level.

· Using value-added information to identify weaknesses in progress and forming action plans to address this.

Head of SI

March 2004

· Use of Fischer Family Trust data for 2005 target setting has been well received in schools.

· Revised, realistic targets at Key Stage 2.

Head of SI

Process

· The `Service Improvement Group' has been reviewed to improve the quality process for both schools and services with weaknesses.

· Dealing with all current issues in a reasonable time scale.

Education Director

Sept 2004

Performance Targets

No.

%

RED

4

13

AMBER

0

0

GREEN

23

76

NOT KNOWN

3

10

TOTAL

30

100

Ref No

Indicator

Best 25% in 2001-2002
All English Councils

B&NES
2001-2002
Actual

B&NES
2002-2003
Actual

B&NES
2003-2004
Target

03/04 estimated outturn

Status

COMMENT

EXAMINATION RESULTS

38

% of 15 year old pupils achieving 5 or more GCSEs at grades A*-C or equivalent

53%

57%

58.40%

62%

58.4%

G

39
(NEW)

% of 15 year old pupils in schools maintained achieving 5 or more GCSEs at Grade A*-G or equivalent

N/A

N/A

90%

95%

90%

R

40

% of pupils achieving Level 4 or above in Key Stage 2 Mathematics

74%

74%

78%

80%

76%

G

41

% of pupils achieving Level 4 or above in Key Stage 2 English

78%

78%

79%

81%

78%

G

181a

% of 14 year old pupils achieving Level 5 or above in the Key Stage 3 test in English

N/A

N/A

69%

76%

74%

G

181b

% of 14 year old pupils achieving Level 5 or above in the Key Stage 3 test in Mathematics

N/A

N/A

73%

79%

76%

G

181c

% of 14 year old pupils achieving Level 5 or above in the Key Stage 3 test in Science

N/A

N/A

73%

77%

74%

G

181d
(NEW)

% of 14 year old pupils achieving Level 5 or above in the Key Stage 3 test in ICT assessment

N/A

N/A

77%

77%

79%

G

194a
(NEW)

% of pupils achieving Level 5 or above in Key Stage 2 in English

N/A

N/A

33%

33%

31%

G

194b
(NEW)

% of pupils achieving Level 5 or above in Key Stage 2 in Mathematics

N/A

N/A

31%

32%

31%

G

OFSTED INSPECTIONS

48

% of schools subject to special measures

2.0%

1.0%

1.0%

1.0%

0%

G

EDUCATION EXPENDITURE

193a
(NEW)

Schools budget as percentage of Schools Funding Assessment

N/A

N/A

New

107%

107

G

Completed as per Section 52 and checked by Audit Commission.

193b
(NEW)

Increase in Schools Budget on the previous year as a percentage of the increase in Schools Funding Assessment

N/A

N/A

New

102%

102

G

Completed as per Section 52 and checked by Audit Commission.

33

Net Youth Service expenditure per head of population in the Youth Service target age range.

£84.36

(Average)

£101.83

£85.69

£87

£86.02

G

Basis of measurement changed 2001/2. Hence target changed from published figure of £65.72.

TEACHER TRAINING

192a
(NEW)

Average days access training per practitioner delivering Foundation Stage education

N/A

N/A

New

4

192b
(NEW)

Average number of QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) teachers per 10 non-maintained settings

N/A

N/A

New

1

SCHOOL PLACES

34a

% of primary schools with 25% or more (and 30+) of their places unfilled

7.4%

11.5%

14.7%

14.7%

R

Continued fall in pupil numbers. Primary area review will have an impact in medium term.

34b

% of secondary schools with 25% or more (and 30+) of their places unfilled

0%

7.7%

7.7%

7.7%

R

Review of Secondary Education aims to address surplus places.

30

Number of 3 year olds who have access to a good quality free early years education place.

88%

55%

85%

86%

G

Dependent on the Government who have provided more resources than expected.

Ref No

Indicator

Best 25% in 2001-2002
All English Councils

B&NES
2001-2002
Actual

B&NES
2002-2003
Actual

B&NES
2003-2004
Target

03/04 estimated outturn

Status

COMMENT

ABSENCE & EXCLUSION

44

Number of pupils permanently excluded during the year per 1,000 pupils

0.85

1.7

1.98%

0.9

0.9

G

These figures are always reported a year in arrears. In reality we have achieved 0.9 for 2002/03 academic year but this will not be recorded until 2003/04.

45

% of half days missed due to total absence in secondary schools maintained by the local education authority

0.7%

0.6%

8%

1.0%

0.8

G

Again, reported in arrears. In reality we have exceeded the target set for 2003/04. NB - Targets revised upwards due to PSA target.

46

% of time pupils missed due to unauthorised absence in primary schools

0.3%

0.3%

0.3%

0.2%

0.3

G

This remains a challenging target but for both Secondary and Primary the actual attendance rate has increased.

159a
(NEW)

% of permanently excluded pupils provided with alternative tuition of;
- under 6 hours a week

N/A

N/A

0%

0%

159b
(NEW)

- 6-12 hours a week

N/A

N/A

0%

10%

G

Target exceeded by higher level of provision.

159c
(NEW)

- 13-19 hours a week

N/A

N/A

10%

40%

G

Target exceeded.

159d
(NEW)

More than 20 hours a week

N/A

N/A

90%

50%

G

SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS (SEN)

43a

% of statements prepared within 18 weeks;- excluding those affected by "exceptions to the rule" under the SEN Code of Practice

97%

97%

92.47%

98%

G

This has been changed to a rolling average, which more accurately reflects performance. The team has been affected by staff changes in an area that requires considerable expertise.

43b

- including those affected by "exceptions to the rule" under the SEN Code of Practice

78%

88%

75.44%

87%

R

This target measures statements where outside agencies are involved. Current discussions underway with the PCT to ameliorate health related delays.

LL1

Improve the standard of learning and teaching for 11 to 14 year olds

Do It

G

Key Stage 3 strategy showing successful in schools and results have improved this year.

LL3

Implement quality assurance systems throughout the Adult and Community Education Service

Do It

G

Service making good progress.

Service Area

% of staff from BME communities

% of staff considering themselves disabled

Comment

Actual

Target

Actual

Target

Education

3.9

4.5

3.7

4

Ethnic Group

All Schools

%

British

91.6

Irish

0.2

Traveller of Irish Heritage

0.0

Other White Background

1.5

White & Black Caribbean

0.7

White & Black African

0.1

White & Asian

0.3

Other Mixed Background

1.0

Indian

0.2

Pakistani

0.1

Bangladeshi

0.1

Other Asian Background

0.2

Caribbean

0.2

African

0.1

Other Black Background

0.2

Chinese

0.2

Other Ethnic Group

0.2

Refused

2.0

Info not yet obtained

1.0

% of Pupils declared White

93.3

% of Total Pupils with Non Response

3.0