Decision Maker:

Outcome: For Determination

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 17, 2026

Purpose:

Content: (i)       to agree to instruct the Chief Officer – Education and Lifelong Learning in consultation with the Chief Officer – Data Insights to provide further information on reasons for variation in P1 literacy and numeracy performance in 2024/25 along with proposals to address the identified performance challenge, as part of the regular performance report, to the April Education and Children’s Services Committee; and (ii)       to otherwise note the report.