Decision

Agreed (1) to note concern in relation to downturn of LLA memberships, (2) in relation to English Literacy figure of 65.6% (across the primary year/ stages combined P1, P4, and P7), to request a breakdown of this figure specifically in relation to attainment and if there is a correlation with enhanced provision having been withdrawn; if so then should consideration be given to re-establishing support or by ‘going back to basics’ in terms of delivery at P1 level, (3) to highlight how youngsters are better prepared for work having gone through the Foundation Apprenticeship Scheme, (4) to request a disaggregation of the figures on page 19 between sports, physical and culture to allow meaningful scrutiny, (5) to request confirmation as to when the Bookbug Scheme will be launched in the Summer and if there will be provision within Cruden Bay this year, and (6) that a Briefing Note will be sufficient in terms of reporting back