PART 1
(OPEN TO THE
PUBLIC)
ITEM NO.
REPORT OF THE LEAD MEMBER FOR EDUCATION AND
THE LEAD MEMBER FOR ARTS AND LEISURE
TO THE LIFELONG LEARNING AND LEISURE SCRUTINY COMMITTEE ON
12th February
TITLE :
BEST VALUE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
2002 / 03 3rd QUARTER OUTTURN
RECOMMENDATIONS :
That the committee review the indicators in the context of scrutinising service
performance.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY :
The report details the performance of the Education and Leisure Directorate as
measured by the statutory performance indicators for the third quarter of 2002 /
2003. Few indicators can be reported at quarterly intervals. Following the recent
release of Performance Tables for GCSE and Key Stage 2 information, it has been
possible to include the indicators relating to these results.
BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS :
(Available for public inspection)
Previous quarterly Best Value PI reports to Scrutiny Committee
Strategic Best Value Performance Plan
CONTACT OFFICER : Matt Varley TEL 778 0147
WARD(S) TO WHICH REPORT RELATE(S) All Wards
KEY COUNCIL POLICIES Securing improvement and Best Value
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INTRODUCTION
1. This is the third quarterly performance indicator report for the Education
and Leisure Directorate for 2002 / 2003. It provides details of quarter-end
performance as measured by the statutory Best Value Performance
Indicators for 2002 / 2003.
2. A limited number of Performance Indicators can be reported quarterly, the
data for the great majority of indicators being available on an annual basis
only. Annual pupil attainment performance indicators have been included.
3. On balance, performance has improved since 2001 / 02, but is either
unchanged or has declined slightly since the previous quarter.
GUIDE TO CHARTS
4. The trend in performance is shown by figures for the five years from 1997
/ 1998 to 2001 / 2002, quarters one and two 2002 / 2003 where available,
and the Current performance for quarter three 2002 / 2003.
5. Performance indicator measurements must be compared with benchmarks
to be turned into useful information. National data for 2000 / 2001 has
been used, but will be updated with national data for the 2001 / 2002 year
in the fourth quarter (year end) report.
6. The following figures have been provided for each indicator in the bottom
left-hand corner of each chart:
6.1. Salford’s rank against all ten Greater Manchester authorities;
6.2. Salford’s rank against all twenty-one family authorities – those
authorities that are deemed to be similar to Salford;
6.3. The range of performance across Metropolitan authorities;
6.4. The Metropolitan quarter in which Salford’s performance falls. ‘First’
indicates that Salford is amongst the best 25% of Metropolitan
authorities.
6.5. The quarter of all authorities in which Salford’s performance falls.
‘First’ indicates that Salford is amongst the best 25% of all
authorities.
7. The charts themselves show the performance of similar authorities under
‘Family’.
8. In some cases, better performance relates to a higher performance
indicator figure; in others, to a lower performance indicator figure. The
‘polarity’ of each indicator is noted at the bottom of each chart.
9. A general comment on the bottom of each chart indicates whether present
performance as measured by the indicator is excellent, good, average,
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below average or poor. In addition to present performance levels,
consideration should be given to whether performance is improving.
10. Targets published in the Salford Best Value Performance Plan have
been included in the charts.
11. The bottom right-hand corner of each chart is to be used to report
previous quarterly performance figures where available.
ACTION PLANS
12. In compliance with the corporate performance management system, an
action plan is included after each chart (or after a group of charts where
applicable). These plans provide some context to the performance
measures, identify barriers to improvement, and describe current and
proposed action.
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(See BVPI38, Ref 12, overleaf)
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Comments on Current Performance:
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The most able pupils in Salford (the top 10% Gifted and Talented) perform well at GCSE.
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The percentage of pupils who achieve one or more A* to G grade matches the results of pupils
in similar authorities.
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A key concern is how to raise the performance of mid-range pupils in order to ensure they
achieve their potential.
Barriers to Improvement:
Teachers’ expectations of what pupils can achieve is a barrier to improvement. Some teachers have
worked in the same school for many years and have very established views on pupils’ potential. This
can be passed on to newly qualified teachers and staff new to the school. In some schools this “ceiling”
on attainment is reinforced by the Senior Management Team. School organisation arrangements,
especially those around pupil grouping, can further reinforce this level of expectation.
Current/Proposed Action:
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Targets are set with the DfES for LEAs for 2004. School level targets for 2004 have been
agreed with schools.
To achieve our targets we have produced the Education Development Plan 2 (2002-07).
Priorities 2, 3, 4 and 5 focus on raising attainment at Key Stage 4.
Underachieving schools are targeted (see EDP2 priority 4).
Schools facing Challenging Circumstances are to produce a Raising Attainment Plan (RAP),
and have been given additional funding and will be supported to deliver this. Some additional
funding for this will be made available via the Targeted Improvement Group from the DfES. At
this time the level of funding for the TIG is yet to be finalised by the DfES.
General Advisor visits challenge and support schools to improve performance.
Excellence in Cities (EiC), Education Action Zones (EAZ), Specialist Schools, Beacon Schools,
Schools Facing Challenging Circumstances, etc all provide additional activity and funding with
the aim of raising standards by challenging and supporting schools or by suggesting
appropriate agencies from which support can be accessed by a school.
The focus of IAS work and KS3 consultants is to raise standards and challenge schools.
Lead Officer:
Richard Dodd - Acting Senior Inspector Secondary
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(See BVPI41, Ref 15, overleaf)
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Comments on Current Performance:
 Schools have developed a greater understanding of the relationship between data
and attainment.
 Monitoring visits by advisors, reports from consultants and feedback from teachers
continue to indicate that pupils’ confidence is continuing to grow, although the
development of writing is still a weak area.
Barriers to Improvement:
 The quality of school management is a key factor.
 Monitoring of pupils’ attainment and assessment are issues in some schools.
 The focus on writing development last year may have resulted in the small fall in
reading results.
 Ensuring sustained professional development for each Primary teacher (staff
turnover).
Current/Proposed Action:
See EDP Priority 1.
Lead Officer:
Terry Stringer - Inspector Advisor (Primary Education)
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BVPI43a
The percentage of SEN statements prepared within 18 weeks excluding those affected by 'exceptions to the rule'
under the SEN code of practice
Trend
Family
Ref 17
Targets
100.00%
100.00%
95.45%
94.23%
93.00%
86.67%
90.00%
86.00%
75.00%
67.86%
70.00%
Percentage
80.00%
77.78%
80.00%
88.00%
90.00%
70.00%
61.54%
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
30.00%
20.00%
15.00%
10.00%
0.00%
1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02
Q1
Q2
Current
2002/03 2002/03
Met
Family Met top
Average Average quartile
00/01
00/01
00/01
Salford Salford Salford Salford 5
Target Year 1 Year 2
Year
2000/01 Target
Target
Target
2001/02 2002/03 2004/05
Comparators for 2000 / 2001
Ranking against all GM Councils (of 10)
8
Ranking against all family authorities (0f 21)
19
Range for all Met Councils
7% to 100%
Quartile level for Mets
4th
Quartile level for all Authorities
4th
Performance is:
2001/02
Poor
Higher figure
preferable
2002/03
Q1
25.93%
Q2
23.75%
Q3
23.86%
(See BVPI 43b, Ref 17, overleaf)
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BVPI43b
The percentage of SEN statements prepared within 18 weeks including those affected by 'exceptions to the rule'
under the SEN code of practice
Trend
Family
Ref 17
Targets
100.00%
90.00%
80.00%
Percentage
70.00%
64.00%
60.00%
56.00%
60.00%
50.00%
49.00%
50.00%
40.00%
40.00%
32.67%
30.00%
23.40%
25.93%
23.75%
23.86%
20.00%
15.00%
11.41%
10.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02
Q1
Q2
Current
2002/03 2002/03
Met
Family Met top
Average Average quartile
00/01
00/01
00/01
Salford Salford Salford Salford 5
Target Year 1 Year 2
Year
2000/01 Target
Target
Target
2001/02 2002/03 2004/05
Comparators for 2000 / 2001
Ranking against all GM Councils (of 10)
9
Ranking against all family authorities (0f 21)
20
Range for all Met Councils
0% to 93%
Quartile level for Mets
4th
Quartile level for all Authorities
4th
Performance is:
Higher figure
preferable
2001/02
Poor
2002/03
Q1
25.93%
Q2
23.75%
Q3
23.86%
Comments on Current Performance:
Performance has improved slightly since the last quarter, the figures for BVPI 43b Q3 2002
are broadly comparable to those for 2001/02, and BVPI 43a Q3 2002 is over 8% higher than
for 2001/02. The reduction in the number of Statements able to be completed in 18 weeks is
due to medical exceptions and the staffing difficulties in the Educational Psychology Service
(EPS), which has affected the number of EP advice reports that can be prepared within the
timescales. The LEA continues to make strenuous efforts to increase the number of
Statements prepared within 18 weeks by developing a range of good practice.
Barriers to Improvement:
Staffing difficulties in the EPS still apply and are hoped to be resolved in the medium term;
vacancies are currently being advertised. There is a national shortage of Education
Psychologists.
Current/Proposed Action:
Improved communication and liaison with other professionals to take action to address PI
shortfall this year.
A principal Educational Psychologist has recently been appointed. Efforts to recruit
permanent staff are ongoing. In the meantime temporary staff are also being sought to help to
improve the situation.
An aspect of SEN Team training has covered the PIs.
Lead Officer:
Viv Hazeldine - Assistant Education Officer
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BVPI48
Ref 17
Percentage of schools maintained by the LEA subject to special measures on 31 December 2002
Trend
Family
Targets
3.00%
2.50%
2.50%
Percentage
2.10%
2.00%
1.60%
1.50%
0.93%
1.00%
0.93%
0.93%
0.50%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
1997/98 1998/99 1999/00 2000/01 2001/02
Q1
Q2
2002/03 2002/03
Current
Met
Family Met top
Average Average quartile
00/01
00/01
00/01
Salford
Target
2000/01
Salford Salford Salford 5
Year 1 Year 2
Year
Target
Target
Target
2001/02 2002/03 2004/05
Comparators for 2000 / 2001
Ranking against all GM Councils (of 10)
3
Ranking against all family authorities (0f 21)
5
Range for all Met Councils
Performance is:
0% to 4.8%
Quartile level for Mets
2nd
Quartile level for all Authorities
2nd
2001/02
Good
Lower figure preferable
2002/03
Q1
25.93%
Q2
23.75%
Q3
23.86%
Comments on Current Performance:
With the removal from Special Measures in December 2002 of Ss Peter & John Primary
School, the LEA achieved its target of having no school in Special Measures.
Barriers to Improvement:
Current/Proposed Action:
The LEA will aspire to maintain the position of having no school in Special Measures via
actions described in EDP2 Schools Causing Concern.
Lead Officer:
Anne Hillerton - Assistant Director (School Improvement)
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