The Education Development Plan focuses on the raising of educational attainment in the Borough. It sets targets for the general performance of pupils at all levels, and for improvements in education provision The Plan provides the strategic map; the goals and targets will provide information about successes and areas for the next steps of development.
In addition to the EDP2 document submitted to the DfES in January 2002, an annual report is submitted. EDP2 2003-4 and its appendices comprise the annual report evaluating the EDP2 for the period April 2002 - March 2003 and lists the activities within each priority for the coming year.
In the document ‘Investment for Reform’ the DfES set out the future plans and Oldham’s key priorities are aligned with this approach with a sustained focus on transforming secondary education, continuing the progress already made in primary education and tackling under-achievement with particular reference to minority ethnic pupils. Additionally another key priority continues to be securing community cohesion through the development of racial harmony and by promoting cultural diversity (EDP2 Priority 6).
The local priority of recruitment and retention of educational staff in Oldham schools (EDP2 Priority 7) will continue to have a significant focus over the life of the EDP. Feedback from the DfES and OFSTED commented positively about the quality of the consultation and the rigorous evaluation of EDP1. Evaluation of the first year of EDP2 has been similarly robust with the annual review and update of activities being given particular attention.
The process of monitoring and evaluation of the progress made and impact of the first year of EDP2 has involved:
Termly feedback on progress to the Council’s School Improvement and Standards Panel (a cross party Scrutiny Panel which also includes representation from headteachers, the Diocese and Governing Body representatives).
Termly reports to the Executive Director and Cabinet Member through the process of Service Review Meetings and Individual Performance review Meetings
Annual Report to the full Council.
LEA
SUMMARY KS2 PERFORMANCE TARGETS
Grade expectation by proportion of Year 6 pupils on roll
| Subject | Grade expected | 2002/3 | 2003/4 | 2004/5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Level 4 and above | 81 | 84 | 84 |
| " | Level 5 and above | 31 | 35 | - |
| Maths | Level 4 and above | 80 | 84 | 84 |
| " | Level 5 and above | 31 | 35 | - |
LEA SUMMARY KS3 PERFORMANCE TARGETS
Grade
expectation by proportion of Year 9 pupils on roll
| Subject | Grade expected | 2002/3 | 2003/4 | 2004/5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Level 5 and above | 68 | 74 | 75 |
| Maths | Level 5 and above | 69 | 73 | 78 |
| Science | Level 5 and above | 66 | 70 | 73 |
| ICT | Level 5 and above | 67 | 73 | 71 |
LEA SUMMARY GCSE/GNVQ PERFORMANCE TARGETS
| Proportion of 15 year old pupils on roll expected to achieve: | 2002/3 | 2003/4 | 2004/5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5+ grades A* - C | 48 | 50 | 50 |
| 5+ grades A* - G (inc English & Maths) | 92 | 91 | 92 |
| Average points score per pupil | 38.8 | 39.0 | - |
Targets for the attainment of children leaving local authority care at age 16 or over in 2003/2004 (age 15 or over at 31 August 2003)
| Grade | 2003/4 |
|---|---|
| 5 or more GCSE/GNVQ Grades a* - C | 15 |
| 5 or more GCSE/GNVQ Grades A* - G Including English and Maths | - |
LEA PUPIL ATTENDANCE TARGETS
Authorised
and unauthorised absence 2003/04
| Sector | % half days missed |
|---|---|
| Primary schools | 4.4 |
| Secondary schools | 8.4 |
| Special schools | 10.0 |
Prior to the LEA’s submission of EDP2 in January 2002 an extensive process of consultation was undertaken. This was judged to be a strength of last year’s plan and the recent process of consultation has built on this process involving:
A Consultation Conference involving representation from Schools, Colleges, Governors, Members, Trades Unions, SACRE and LEA Services. A questionnaire to all schools and partners including Diocesan Bodies, Colleges and Local Employers which focussed on the local impact of each activity.
Consultation with Service personnel in order to inform the next steps of development.
The feedback from this process has fed into the realignment of activities and actions and helped to inform the ‘value for money judgement’ for each priority.