Issue - meetings

Purpose of report

To inform the Cabinet Member for Education about the proposals to establish an Education Partnership for Portsmouth and the progress that has so far been made, including the publication of a consultation document and the implementation of some shadow arrangements.

The consultation document (Appendix 1) sets out proposals for a new Education Partnership for Portsmouth, led by schools but with the full participation of a range of stakeholders. The Partnership will have a clear focus on raising standards and improving educational outcomes for children and young people in Portsmouth.  But it also offers opportunities for collective action through a range of initiatives.

RECOMMENDED that the Cabinet Member:

(1)  Notes the progress made to establish the Portsmouth Education Partnership; and

(2)  Receives a follow up report to consider the outcomes of the consultation and approval of the final arrangements for the Partnership, including an outline of a new education strategy for the City.

(TAKE IN REPORT)

The report was introduced by Mike Stoneman, Deputy Director of Children's Services - Education. 

The Cabinet Member said the partnership will help the city's schools to prepare for the next part of the journey towards school improvement.  He was pleased to hear that good feedback had been received from teachers and that the Regional Schools Commissioner was supporting the partnership. 

Councillor Horton echoed these comments and said she was encouraged to see that so many schools and stakeholders were supporting the partnership.  

DECISION the Cabinet Member:

(1)  Noted the progress made to establish the Portsmouth Education Partnership; and

(2)  Agreed to receive a follow up report to consider the outcomes of the consultation and approval of the final arrangements for the Partnership, including an outline of a new education strategy for the City.