Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: November 11, 2025

Purpose: The Cabinet will be presented with a summary of school and educational performance for the 2024/25 academic year, alongside an update on the Education and Participation Strategy and priorities for the coming year.

Content: Cabinet resolved to:   (i)  Reaffirm the Council’s commitment to strengthening and developing partnerships with Barking and Dagenham’s family of schools and settings, Barking & Dagenham School Improvement Partnership (BDSIP), Barking & Dagenham College and other key partners to achieve the best possible outcomes and opportunities for the Borough’s children and young people; and   (ii)  Note performance against the priorities of the Education and Participation Strategic Plan 2023-26 as set out in section 2 of the report and in the dataset at Appendix A to the report.