Decision details

The Director of Children and Families submitted a report providing an update on the development of the Council’s ‘3A’s Strategy’, which focussed upon the attendance, attainment and achievement of children and young people in Leeds, and which formed part of the overall drive to support all children and young people in having a successful start in life.

Following a detailed introduction, Members welcomed the submitted report.

With regard to the Local Government Association Peer Review, as referenced in the report, it was requested that the findings from that review be shared as appropriate, to enable Members to identify positive actions in this field which they could help progress in their local communities.

It was noted that issues relating to the 3A’s Strategy were scheduled to be submitted to the Scrutiny Board (Children and Families) in the Autumn, and following a reference being made to the related issue of fixed term exclusions, it was noted that the issue of all exclusions together with related matters was also to be considered by the Scrutiny Board.

RESOLVED –

(a)  That the development of the ‘3A’s Strategy’, as outlined within the submitted report and as appended, be noted;

(b)  That the comments made by the Board regarding ways in which the Council as a whole can support the Strategy, be noted;

(c)  That it be noted that the lead officer for the ‘3A’s Strategy’ is the Deputy Director for Children and Families (Learning).