Item 14 Appendix 1
West Dunbartonshire Council · 28 September 2022
Back to Educational Services Committee — 28 September 2022 and its agenda
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1 Appendix 1: Education Delivery Plan 2021/22 – Year-end Progress 1. A strong local economy and improved job opportunities Increased skills for life and learning Performance Indicator 2020/21 2021/22 Owner Value Status Value Target Short Trend Long Trend Note Secondary school attendance rate (S1-S5). Sixth year pupils are not included as they are beyond the age of compulsory schooling. 91.8% 84.9% 91% Claire Cusick Primary school attendance rate 94.7% 91.9% 95% Claire Cusick Cases of exclusion per 1,000 school pupils 26 40 WDC data on exclusions during the 2021-22 school session are showing exclusion incidents per 1,000 pupils for that session increased by 8 from the previous school session to 26. The figure is 14 below the target of 40. Data is published by the Scottish Government biannually and 2021-22 data will not be published. Therefore, no comparison can be made with other authorities or with National data. Claire Cusick Primary Exclusion (days lost per 1,000 pupils) NEW 8.7 7.0 Data for this indicator comes from a bi- annual Scottish Government data collection. No data will be recorded for school session 2021-22. Derek McGlynn Secondary Exclusion (days lost per 1,000 pupils) NEW 38.0 64.6 Data for this indicator comes from a bi- annual Scottish Government data collection. No data will be recorded for school session 2021-22. Derek McGlynn Percentage of educational establishments receiving positive 0% 100% Inspection programme stopped during pandemic. Programme has recommenced in Julie McGrogan
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2 Performance Indicator 2020/21 2021/22 Owner Value Status Value Target Short Trend Long Trend Note inspection reports September 2022. Cost per primary school pupil £ £6,867.0 0 2021/22 data for LGBF indicators will not be available until 2023 following publication by the Improvement Service. Laura Mason Cost per secondary school pupil £ £7,695.0 0 2021/22 data for LGBF indicators will not be available until 2023 following publication by the Improvement Service. Laura Mason Cost per pre-school place £ £9,528.0 0 2021/22 data for LGBF indicators will not be available until 2023 following publication by the Improvement Service. Laura Mason % of pupils gaining 5 + awards at level 5 61% 2021/22 data for LGBF indicators will not be available until 2023 following publication by the Improvement Service. Andrew Brown % of pupils gaining 5+ awards at level 6 33% 2021/22 data for LGBF indicators will not be available until 2023 following publication by the Improvement Service. Andrew Brown % pupils in 20% most deprived areas getting 5+ awards at level 5 45% 2021/22 data for LGBF indicators will not be available until 2023 following publication by the Improvement Service. Andrew Brown % pupils in 20% most deprived areas getting 5+ awards at level 6 21% 2021/22 data for LGBF indicators will not be available until 2023 following publication by the Improvement Service. Andrew Brown % of Adults Satisfied with local schools N/A Local authority level data has not been published for this indicator by Scottish Government/Improvement Service for 2021. 2021/22 data for LGBF indicators is not due to be published until 2023. Andrew Brown Percentage of school leavers in positive and sustained destinations 90.99% 92.6% 2021/22 data for LGBF indicators will not be available until 2023 following publication by the Improvement Service. Susie Byrne Overall Average Total Tariff 895 SQA data is released in August followed by the Scottish Government's benchmarking tool, Insight, in mid-September at which point the 2021/22 data will be available. WDC's comparative performance against other local authorities will be available in February 2023 following publication of the Derek McGlynn
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3 Performance Indicator 2020/21 2021/22 Owner Value Status Value Target Short Trend Long Trend Note Local Government Benchmarking Framework by the Improvement Service. Average Total Tariff SIMD Quintile 1 676 722 SQA data is released in August followed by the Scottish Government's benchmarking tool, Insight, in mid-September at which point the 2021/22 data will be available. WDC's comparative performance against other local authorities will be available in February 2023 following publication of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework by the Improvement Service. Derek McGlynn Average Total Tariff SIMD Quintile 2 912 950 SQA data is released in August followed by the Scottish Government's benchmarking tool, Insight, in mid-September at which point the 2021/22 data will be available. WDC's comparative performance against other local authorities will be available in February 2023 following publication of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework by the Improvement Service. Derek McGlynn Average Total Tariff SIMD Quintile 3 1,100 1,000 SQA data is released in August followed by the Scottish Government's benchmarking tool, Insight, in mid-September at which point the 2021/22 data will be available. WDC's comparative performance against other local authorities will be available in February 2023 following publication of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework by the Improvement Service. Derek McGlynn Average Total Tariff SIMD Quintile 4 1,121 1,250 SQA data is released in August followed by the Scottish Government's benchmarking tool, Insight, in mid-September at which point the 2021/22 data will be available. WDC's comparative performance against other local authorities will be available in February 2023 following publication of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework by the Improvement Service. Derek McGlynn Average Total Tariff SIMD Quintile 5 1,315 1,170 SQA data is released in August followed by the Scottish Government's benchmarking Derek McGlynn
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4 Performance Indicator 2020/21 2021/22 Owner Value Status Value Target Short Trend Long Trend Note tool, Insight, in mid-September at which point the 2021/22 data will be available. WDC's comparative performance against other local authorities will be available in February 2023 following publication of the Local Government Benchmarking Framework by the Improvement Service. % of P1, P4 and P7 pupils combined achieving expected CFE Level in Literacy 62% 2021/22 data for LGBF indicators will not be available until 2023 following publication by the Improvement Service. Julie McGrogan % of P1, P4 and P7 pupils combined achieving expected CFE Level in Numeracy 72% 2021/22 data for LGBF indicators will not be available until 2023 following publication by the Improvement Service. Julie McGrogan Literacy Attainment Gap (P1,4,7 Combined) - percentage point gap between the least deprived and most deprived pupils 18% 2021/22 data for LGBF indicators will not be available until 2023 following publication by the Improvement Service. Julie McGrogan Numeracy Attainment Gap (P1,4,7 Combined) - percentage point gap between the least deprived and most deprived pupils 17% 2021/22 data for LGBF indicators will not be available until 2023 following publication by the Improvement Service. Julie McGrogan Percentage of pupils achieving expected levels in Writing by P7 N/A 2021/22 data for LGBF indicators will not be available until 2023 following publication by the Improvement Service. Julie McGrogan School Attendance Rates (per 100 pupils) 90.4% 0% Data for this indicator comes from a bi- annual Scottish Government data collection. No data will be recorded for school session 2021-22. Claire Cusick School Attendance Rates for Looked After Children (per 100 Looked After Children) N/A 0% Data for this indicator comes from a bi- annual Scottish Government data collection. No data will be recorded for school session 2021-22. Claire Cusick School Exclusion Rates (per 1000 pupils) 17.89 0 Data for this indicator comes from a bi- annual Scottish Government data collection. No data will be recorded for school session 2021-22. Claire Cusick School Exclusion Rates for Looked After Children (per 1000 looked after N/A 0 Data for this indicator comes from a bi- annual Scottish Government data collection. Claire Cusick
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5 Performance Indicator 2020/21 2021/22 Owner Value Status Value Target Short Trend Long Trend Note children) No data will be recorded for school session 2021-22. Participation Rate for 16-19 year olds (per 100) 90.8% 2021/22 data for LGBF indicators will not be available until 2023 following publication by the Improvement Service. Susie Byrne Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner Increase attainment and positive destinations 30-Jun-2023 Progress made on BGE attainment. Insight will be updated mid-September with SQA data, and again in February with leaver destinations. Andrew Brown; Julie McGrogan Risk Description Current Assessment Target Assessment Date Reviewed Note Owner Increase Attainment and Positive Destinations This risk concerns the delivery of the key areas within the Scottish Governments agenda for improvement The risk concerns the delivery of approaches to the development of skills for learning, life and work. The delivery of revised learner pathways in the Senior Phase, and the increase in the number of young people entering positive destinations. 06-Jan-2022 A working group are reviewing parental involvement and engagement alongside west partnership partners. They are taking cognisance of the impact of covid and challenges this presents to amend the model promoted. Andrew Brown; Julie McGrogan Failure to implement broad-ranging school improvement to raise attainment and achievement This risk concerns the delivery of excellence and equity for our young people to support them to attain and achieve at the highest level. In particular, it is aimed at bridging the attainment gap and breaking the cycle of disadvantage. This also includes the focus on intervention at early years to improve life chances at all points on the learning journey. A key driver is the Council's participation in the Scottish Attainment Challenge which will be delivered over 4-years from 2015. Year 3 commenced in April 2017 and will bring together the workstreams to deliver a self improving school system programme. 07-Dec-2021 Building on achievements made since 2015 the service is developing plans to both accelerate and embed progress in academic sessions 2021/22 and 2022/23, these plans are being reviewed to reflect the refreshed SAC programme. The key risk to ongoing progress is SG's plan for a tapered SAC funding model between 2022 to 2026. Julie McGrogan
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6 2. Supported individuals, families and carers living independently and with dignity Enhanced life chances Performance Indicator 2020/21 2021/22 Owner Value Status Value Target Short Trend Long Trend Note % of funded Early Years Provision which is graded good or better 87.5% 95% 93% of ELC are evaluated at good and above. Kathy Morrison Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner Deliver the best start in learning 31-Dec-2022 On track with delivery of projects. Kathy Morrison Risk Description Current Assessment Target Assessment Date Reviewed Note Owner Deliver the Best Start in Learning This risk concerns the revision of the timescale for the statutory delivery of the ELC entitlement to 1140 hours from August 2021 to August 2021. The quality of the entitlement must meet the National Standard Criteria. 28-Jul-2022 Children returned to full time ELC and almost all have not been adversely impacted. Kathy Morrison Failure to deliver the Early Years Agenda Timescales for delivery of 1140 hours has been revised by the SG due to the impact of COVID 19 on progress with delivery. The statutory delivery date for eligible 2 year olds and all 3 and 4 year olds has been revised to August 2021. There is no risk to West Dunbartonshire Council as the statutory entitlement was delivered by May 2021 for all eligible 2 year olds and entitlement for all 3 and 4 year olds. 29-Jun-2022 The projects remaining are within the ELC plan with budget allocated. Kathy Morrison Improved wellbeing
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7 Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner Improve the health and wellbeing of all children, young people and staff ensuring their rights and needs are met 30-Jun-2022 On track with programme of delivery of professional learning and school visits. Claire Cusick; Christina Dunsmore Risk Description Current Assessment Target Assessment Date Reviewed Note Owner Improve the Health and Wellbeing of all Children, Young People and Staff Ensuring their Rights and Needs are Met This risk concerns the implementation of the Health and Wellbeing Strategy as well as activities to support wellbeing in families. 25-Feb-2022 We have a range of professional learning being developed and undertaken, supports for staff and pupils in place across our settings which will address these needs and ensured a well trained workforce. Claire Cusick 3. Meaningful engagement with active, empowered and informed citizens who feel safe and engaged Strong and active communities Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner Review and improve support for reducing inequity 30-Jun-2023 On track. Scrutiny of PEF planning and project delivery. Claire Cusick Risk Description Current Assessment Target Assessment Date Reviewed Note Owner Review and Improve Support for Reducing Inequality This risk relates to the priority of the National Improvement Framework to ensure that opportunities are available to all, irrespective of their Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation (SIMD) classification. 25-Feb-2022 Robust school improvement processes and monitoring in place to support and challenge identification and interventions to narrow the gap. Equity working group leads school awareness of impacts of poverty and to support establishments in planning locally to address. Educational services play an integral role in Child Poverty Report and Planning. Claire Cusick
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8 5. Efficient and effective frontline services that improve the everyday lives of residents A committed and skilled workforce Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner Develop empowered leadership to provide the highest quality of learning and teaching 28-Mar-2029 On track. Delivery of programme of professional learning, and improvement framework visits. Claire Cusick; Julie McGrogan Risk Description Current Assessment Target Assessment Date Reviewed Note Owner Develop Empowered Leadership to Provide the Highest Quality of Learning and Teaching 25-Feb-2022 Identified leadership pathways being planned. All establishments supported and challenged in ensuring leadership at all levels to support improvement and change. Collaborative planning with West Partnership has and will continue to support developments in this area via BME opportunities, HT induction planning, Into headship and thinking about headship courses adn middle leadership opportunities. Claire Cusick; Julie McGrogan A continuously improving Council delivering best value Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner Promote digital service delivery 30-Jun-2022 Implementation has been impacted by delay to SEEMiS ‘Schools’ and ‘Early Years’ products, to replace the existing applications. Development has now been brought in-house by SEEMiS, after failure by contractor to meet milestones. Progress has been made with re-procurement of ParentPay and procurement of Teacher Booker to provide an online solution for supply teacher booking. Andrew Brown Risk Description Current Assessment Target Assessment Date Reviewed Note Owner
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9 Risk Description Current Assessment Target Assessment Date Reviewed Note Owner Promote Digital Service Delivery This risk relates to the need to deliver more efficient services and in keeping pace with the digital expectations of service users. 06-Jan-2022 Implementation has been impacted by delay to SEEMiS ‘Schools’ and ‘Early Years’ products. Whilst existing solution continue to work, they are long overdue for replacement, and continue the need for legacy applications to support their use. Andrew Brown Sustainable & attractive local communities Action Status Progress Due Date Note Owner Provide a sustainable service 30-Jun-2024 On track with implementation of sustainability strategy. Julie McGrogan Risk Description Current Assessment Target Assessment Date Reviewed Note Owner Provide a Sustainable Service This risk concerns the entitlement for building values, attitudes, knowledge and skills to develop practices and take decisions compatible with a sustainable and equitable society. 06-Jan-2022 On track with programme of delivery. Range of projects being implemented by establishments following COP 26. Julie McGrogan Action Status Cancelled Overdue; Neglected Unassigned; Check Progress Not Started; In Progress; Assigned Completed PI Status Long Term Trends Short Term Trends
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10 Alert Warning OK Unknown Data Only Improving No Change Getting Worse Improving No Change Getting Worse Risk Status Alert High Risk Warning OK Unknown