Monday, 6 January 2014

OFSTED verdict on Council support for improving Wakefield children's education

Letter to the Wakefield Council Corporate Director for Children and Young People

Inspection of local authority arrangements for supporting school improvement under section 136(1) (b) of the Education and Inspections Act 2006

Following the recent inspection by Her Majesty’s Inspectors on 18 to 22 November 2013, I am writing on behalf of Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector of Education, Children’s Services and Skills to confirm the inspection findings.

We are grateful to you for your cooperation, and to your staff, the Portfolio Holder for Children and Young People, contracted partners, headteachers and governors who gave up their time to meet with us.

This inspection was carried out because of concerns about the achievement and progress of pupils in primary and secondary schools and the quality of education and training for young people aged 16 to 18 years. In addition, the proportion of schools in Wakefield judged to be good or better at their last Ofsted inspection is well-below national averages and not improving rapidly enough.

The local authority arrangements for supporting school improvement are ineffective.

To see the detailed conclusions visit the OFSTED web site here 

Or to see the pdf file click here.


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