Issue - meetings

This report presents York Learning’s Self-Assessment Report (SAR) for the academic year 2021/22.  The full report is attached at Annex 1 with performance data contained within.   The report shows how York Learning performs in relation to the Education Inspection Framework and this final report is sent to Ofsted on 31 January 2023

Resolved: That the service’s self-assessment report for submission to Ofsted, be approved.

Reason: To help monitor the service and ensure robust governance arrangements.

The Executive Member considered a report that presented York Learning’s Self-Assessment Report (SAR) for the academic year 2021/22.  The full report was attached at Annex 1 with performance data contained within.   The report showed how York Learning performed in relation to the Education Inspection Framework and this final report would be sent to Ofsted on 31 January 2023. 

The Head of Service noted that the performance of York Learning continued to be good and overall achievements were above national benchmarks. The other key points raised included:

·        The 16 -18 study programme, which continued to perform well, with 78% of those learners progressing with positive outcomes.

·        Tutors had undertaken specialist training in ‘Trauma Information Teaching’ to better support young people.

·        Apprenticeship achievement rates were above the national average at 71.4%.

·        An improved induction process would be developed to support the performance rates in maths.

·        99% of learners enjoyed their training and would recommend York Learning to their friends.

The Executive Member noted the key areas for development and in answer to his questions, the Head of Service confirmed:

·        The achievement rates in functional skills had dropped due to a variety of reasons from drop out of small class sizes, increased sickness and competing job demands of learners.

·        The Governance Improvement Board provided support and challenge to York Learning, which had contributed to the key themes in all areas self-assessed.

The Executive Member thanked all York Learning staff for their continued commitment to the service.

Resolved: That the service’s self-assessment report for submission to Ofsted, be approved.

Reason: To help monitor the service and ensure robust governance arrangements.