Issue - meetings

Report providing provisional attainment data from 2022 public examinations and assessment series in BCP.

The Head of Service, Education Improvement and Services presented a report, a copy of which had been circulated to each Member and a copy of which appears as Appendix 'E' to these Minutes in the Minute Book.

The purpose of the Report was to provide the committee with an oversight of outcomes for young people in BCP.  The Report provided provisional attainment data from 2022 public examinations and assessment series in BCP.

The Committee discussed the report and comments were made, including:

• In response to a query, the Committee was advised that there was not much difference between the unvalidated and validated data with no real surprises, however there was some strong priorities around transitions and the gaps and concerns in that area were going to be a focus.
• In response to a query regarding the priorities detailed, the Committee was advised of the proposed work with the schools to ensure a joined-up approach, sharing good practice and the support to drive improvements.
• In response to a query regarding KS2 results, the Committee was advised that overall, the data was above average in all indicators and strengths could be identified on school levels
• In response to a query regarding STEM subjects and the take up for girls, the Committee was advised of the possible reasons for this and the work that was being undertaken to try and promote prominent woman within science, engineering, and finance roles.

The Chair summarised as follows:

• List of priorities and how it can create improvements
• KS2 selection and progress
• Girls and STEM subjects

RESOLVED that the Report be noted.