Purpose

The annual report for Members details the
Education and Skills performance for
Northumberland in the 2023/24 academic year and informs Members of
the detailed work supporting Schools and Skills undertaken by the
Education and Skills team along with wider services.

Content

RESOLVED
that:-
 
(a)      Cabinet
consider the education achievements of our children, young people,
and residents across Northumberland in 2023/24; the impact of the
work undertaken to support the achievements and the priorities for
2024/25. Members noted the content and outcomes in the report and
scrutinise through direct questioning at full council and FACS
scrutiny, and also via direct contact with the Director;
 
(b)      Cabinet note the valuable
support provided to all learners within:?
· Early Years Settings and Schools?
· Special Education Needs support and service?
· Virtual School?
· Learning and Skills Service?
· School Organisation and Resources; and
 
(c)      Cabinet
note that the priorities, core functions and action areas for the
Directorate are in line with the plans of the council and our
statutory responsibilities going forward.?