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Councillor McLaughlin commented that every child should have the chance tostudy the national curriculum; he noted that it could be adapted to meet children’sneeds and could be studied in special schools.Councillor Dickenson had visited the school and submitted a few questionsbeforehand on target setting and leadership and management at the school. Theschool provided her with a response which had been emailed around to theMembers of the Committee for information.Lena Gardens Primary SchoolThe Headteacher referred to the school’s previous Ofsted rating of satisfactory,which the school did not agree with. The school had not expected that judgementand was not prepared for the outcome, as the school had judged itself to be good.It could see where improvements were needed but felt that the inspectors did notunderstand the nature of the school. The school worked hard with its governorsand the Council and continued with these working relationships. It did not deviatefrom the school improvement plan and worked well together with the schoolimprovement partner. The progress at the school was graded outstanding whichwas important.The Headteacher also noted that the school had a strong teaching force that hadbeen stable over the past few years, which was important especially due to thehigh turnover of pupils.Skilled Teaching StaffCouncillor Gore referred to the limitation on schools where the change in theimmigration rules prevented skilled staff from other countries such as Australia,New Zealand, for example, to remain at the schools. The Headteacher at JackTizard School noted that there was a national shortage of trained teachers in multiskills.The school had done a fantastic job of putting staff through the QTS(Qualified Teacher Status). This issue was starting to be addressed; the shortageof multi-skilled teachers had been lobbied nationally where a review had takenplace, so it was hoped new appointments would now come through.School NursesCouncillor Phibbs asked that the number of school nurses be looked at as schoolswould like additional school nurses.The Committee thanked the schools for attending and for their hospitality in thevisits arranged for Members of the Committee. It congratulated the Headteachers,Governors and pupils on their excellent results and asked that their congratulationsbe passed on to the pupils, so they knew that their efforts were recognised. TheChairman thanked the Headteachers, Chairs of Governors and otherrepresentatives for their input and noted he was very happy to receive anyfeedback they might have.Page 8
RESOLVED THAT:(1) a report on continued professional development for headteachers be submittedto the Committee at a later date; and(2) the possibility of additional school nurses be looked at.Action: Cabinet Member for Children’s Services andDirector of Children’s Services6. WORK PROGRAMME AND FORWARD PLAN 2009-10The Committee agreed that the following items would be considered at the nextmeeting on 15 December:• Financial implications of the additional pressures resulting from the Baby Petercase• Serious Case Review report• Progress report on the development of estate sportsRESOLVED THAT:The work programme be agreed.7. DATE OF NEXT MEETINGThe Committee noted that the next meeting would be held on 15 December 2009.Meeting started: 7.00 pmMeeting ended: 9.00 pmChairmanContact officer:Laura CampbellCommittee Co-ordinatorCouncillors Services: 020 8753 2062E-mail: laura.campbell@lbhf.gov.ukPage 9
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