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DECLARATIONS OF ITEREST MADE FOR ITEM:

 
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RESOLVED:

 
That Cabinet:

Approved the
implementation of Haringey’s Education Strategy
2025–2028, which applies to all children and young people
aged 0–19 in the borough, with effect from September
2025.

Noted the following
supporting materials:

Details of the
planned media and communications campaign at Appendix 3 to promote
the Strategy, aligned with its official launch at the start of the
2025/26 academic year.

Reasons for decision

Context and rationale

 
The Education Strategy
2025–2028, presented at Appendix 1, sets out
Haringey’s strategic vision for education across eight key
priority areas. It is intended to be read alongside the
Haringey SEND strategy 2022-2025 and the
Early Years Strategy ensuring alignment across all stages of a
child’s educational journey.
 
The Strategy is
underpinned by the values and ambitions of the Haringey
Deal, placing children and young people at the centre of its
vision. It aims to deliver inclusive and equitable outcomes for
all, through strong partnerships with educational settings,
families, and community stakeholders.
 
A key focus of the
Strategy is addressing persistent educational inequalities. It
acknowledges the need to improve outcomes for groups such as Black
Caribbean pupils—who are also disproportionately represented
in suspensions and exclusions—and Turkish/Kurdish pupils, who
face early educational challenges but make strong progress at
secondary level. These insights are informed by robust data
analysis, including suspension and exclusion trends, which guide
targeted interventions and resource allocation.
 
The Strategy also
embraces innovation, recognising the growing role of digital
technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in education. It
calls for the development of a borough-wide digital strategy to
support learning across school, home, and community settings.
Drawing on evidence from the Education Endowment Foundation
(EEF) and other research, the Strategy highlights how AI and
digital tools—when used effectively—can enhance
teaching and learning outcomes.
 
There is an
unequivocal focus on inclusion in the strategy. We want to ensure
that every child and young person in the borough has the
opportunity to engage positively with their education and secure
the qualifications they need to transition successfully to adult
life.
 
The Strategy further
recognises the financial pressures facing schools and the
importance of schools working to form partnerships and secure
sustainability through joint working.
 
In light of the above,
Cabinet is recommended to approve the implementation and launch of
the Education Strategy 2025–2028. The Strategy positions
education as a transformative force—central to safeguarding,
reducing inequality, improving health outcomes, and expanding life
opportunities. It promotes a continuous, supportive educational
journey from birth to adulthood.
 
The Strategy will be
launched in September 2025 through a borough-wide media and
communications campaign. This will serve not only to celebrate the
achievements of Haringey’s education community but also to
reaffirm the Council’s commitment to sustaining and enhancing
educational excellence, school estate resilience, and the overall
wellbeing—physical, emotional, and mental—of its
children and young people.
 

Alternative options considered
 
At the time of
drafting this report, no alternative options to the proposed
Haringey Education Strategy—comprising eight key
priorities—have been considered. These priorities were
identified and developed collaboratively with key stakeholders to
reflect the borough’s specific educational context. Further
details regarding the development process of the Strategy are
provided in the Background Information section at paragraph
6.6 below.
 
While other local
authorities across London and England have produced their own
education strategies—each with varying structures and
thematic priorities—Haringey’s Strategy is tailored to
address the unique strengths and challenges of the borough’s
education system.