Decision Maker: Children and Families Overview and Scrutiny Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 5, 2025

Purpose:

Content: It was proposed by Councillor Mustoe, seconded by Councillor Bunney and   RESOLVED that   1.  The Committee acknowledged the performance outcomes of children and young people in Cornwall’s schools at Key Stage 4 for the academic year 2023-2024, noting the areas of strength as well as those for continued developed. 2.  The Committee thanked all the staff, who supported children’s outcomes, for their efforts. 3.  The Committee supported and endorsed the work of the Education service and its officers, to work independently and in partnership with other organisations, to fulfil the Council’s statutory responsibilities to ensure a high standard of education for secondary aged children (amongst others) in Cornwall.   Actions   To reissue guidance to the Committee on how to engage with local schools. For a detailed analysis to be undertaken of education performance data including “churn of year cohorts” to be undertaken by the future Committee of the new administration. The number of children home schooled across Cornwall to be circulated to the Committee.