Agenda item - Standards in Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1-5, 2007-2008

Report of the Director of Children’s Services (copy attached).

1.       That the report be noted.

45.1    The Board considered a report of the Director of Children’s Services concerning the Standards in Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stages 1 to 5, figures for 2007/08. The report provided an overview of the standards achieved by children and young people in Brighton and Hove over 2007/08, as indicated by their attainment in the Early Years Foundation Stage Profile, tests at the end of key Stages 1-3, and GCSE and Advanced level examinations (for copy see minute book).

45.2    The Board welcomed the report. Members were pleased with the positive information it contained about the city’s performance.

45.3    Councillor Fryer enquired whether there existed any information regarding children with disabilities. The Senior Secondary and Special Schools Adviser agreed to look into this information and reply directly to Councillor Fryer.

45.4    RESOLVED - That the report be noted.