Agenda item - School OFSTED Presentation

Presentation from the Head Teacher for the Virtual School (copy attached).

64.1    The Committee received an update on the Ofsted findings from Mark Storey, Head of the Virtual School.

64.2   It was noted that Hertford Junior School, West Blatchington Primary School and Kings School had received a ‘good’ rating. Others were currently being inspected.

64.3   Councillor Taylor enquired if the disadvantage gap had increased.

64.4   The Member was informed that this was being monitored.

64.5   Councillor Chapman enquired about ‘Brightstar’ and was there an update.

64.6   The Member was informed that staffing levels had fallen and an intense programme of support was underway to achieve improvements. The education authority - Brighton and Hove City Council (BHCC) are visiting the site weekly and Ofsted have set an action plan which is being complied with.