1.2K
Knowsley Council’s Cabinet has today endorsed the Knowsley Education Strategy 2023-2026.
The new strategy outlines three priorities which are:-
- All children and young people can access great schools and colleges
- All students have the support, guidance and opportunity they need to achieve great things
- All stakeholders work effectively together, maximising partnership and resource through an allegiance to place
The new strategy builds on the achievements of the 2018 Education Strategy which include:-
- 92% of Knowsley schools are currently graded as “Good” or better by OFSTED (compared to a national average of 88%)
- Persistent absence has reduced in some secondary schools
- The percentage of young people in education, employment and training has increased
- Outcomes have improved at Key Stage 2 and Key Stage 4
- More young people are in education, employment and training at the age of 16
- There has also been improvements in attainment for many pupils with Special Educational Needs and / or Disabilities (SEND).
Knowsley has been identified by the Government as a Priority Education Investment Area and the Council has secured £1.8m to help to support school improvement work. The funding will support the delivery of the Knowsley Education Strategy 2023-2025.
You can read a copy of the Knowsley Education Strategy 2023-2026 here.