Decision details

The Council considered a report which sought approval to the submission of a draft response to the Scottish Government with regard to the consultation on the National Improvement Framework for Scottish Education.

Decision

The Council:-

1.    Noted the publication of the draft national improvement framework for Scottish education by the Scottish Government.

2.    Noted the programme of engagement events arranged by the Scottish Government to consult on the draft framework.

3.    Noted the key issues highlighted in relation to the draft national improvement framework and the critical importance of this framework to the delivery of national and local priorities for education.

4.    Noted the involvement of Education Services staff in the improvement framework consultation activities.

5.    Agreed to the submission of the draft response outlined at Appendix A from Argyll and Bute Council to the Scottish Government.

(Ref: Report by Executive Director of Community Services dated 28 October 2015, submitted)