Agenda item

To receive the update of the Director of Community and Children’s Services

The Board noted the report of the Director of Community and Children’s Services confirming that the organisation was sticking to its strategic aims, and heard from the School Partnerships Officer at ImpactEd, noting in particular partnerships that supported disadvantaged pupils with projects targeting well-being and anxiety, and the involvement of independent schools in supporting schools with high numbers of disadvantaged pupils.

Members sought clarification on the internal feedback mechanism, evaluation processes and methodology, and how programmes were adjusted in line with outcomes. The meeting heard that schools were being encouraged to reflect on the data provided and adjust programmes in line with feedback, commenting also on the importance of considering the potential distortions of small sample sizes and noting that schools were encouraged to consider individualised data. On the question of whether some kind of dashboard could be produced covering key data points, the meeting heard that such a tool could be created provided consistency was achieved across the different areas of activity.