Item 16 - Education Delivery Plan 2026-27
West Dunbartonshire Council · 24 June 2026
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WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL Report by Chief Education Officer Committee: Educational Services Committee 24 June 2026 Subject: Education Delivery Plan 2026/27 1 Purpose 1.1 This report sets out the Education Delivery Plan for 2026/27. 2 Recommendations 2.1 It is recommended that Committee notes the new Plan. 3 Background 3.1 In line with the Strategic Planning & Performance Framework, each Chief Officer develops an annual Delivery Plan which sets out actions to help deliver the Strategic Plan and address the performance challenges and service priorities identified in the planning process. The Plan also provides an overview of services and resources, including employees and budgets, sets out the performance indicators (PIs) for monitoring progress and considers the relevant risks. 4 Main Issues 4.1 The new Plan is set out at Appendix 1. 4.2 It outlines the key achievements and challenges over the past year, as well as the priorities for the year ahead. These include: • placing the human rights and needs of every child and young person at the centre of education • improving children and young people’s health and wellbeing • narrowing the attainment gap between the most and least disadvantaged children and young people • improving attainment, particularly in literacy and numeracy • improving skills and sustained, positive school leaver destinations for all young people ITEM 16
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• developing and implementing our workforce plan to support the effective and efficient delivery of these key priorities and ensure a resilient, skilled, and diverse workforce. 4.3 Implementation of the Plan will be monitored by the Education Leadership Team with mid-year and year-end progress reported to Educational Services Committee around March 2027 and September 2027 respectively, in line with an academic year. 5 People Implications 5.1 There are no direct people implications arising from this report. 6 Financial & Procurement Implications 6.1 There are no direct financial or procurement implications arising from this report. 7 Risk Analysis 7.1 Failure to deliver on the actions assigned to Education may have a direct impact on the delivery of the Council’s Strategic Plan. It is essential that remedial action is taken to ensure strategic delivery plans achieve the commitments detailed 8 Equalities Impact Assessment 8.1 Screening and impact assessments will be carried out on specific activities as required. 9 Consultation 9.1 The delivery plans were developed through consultation with officers from the strategic service areas. 10 Strategic Assessment 10.1 The delivery plans set out actions to support the successful delivery of the strategic priorities and objectives of the Council. Chief Officer: Gillian Hamilton Service Area: Education Date: 25 May 2026 _____________________________________________________________
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Person to Contact: Julie McGrogan julie.mcgrogan@west-dunbarton.gov.uk Appendices: Appendix 1: Education Delivery Plan 2026/27 Background Papers: Strategic Planning & Performance Framework 2022/27 Wards Affected: All
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