Consideration was given to a report which provided an update on the outcome of the 2015 examination diet, outlined the results for pupils entered for formal examinations and shared the successes of Argyll and Bute pupils across wider achievement.
Decision
The Committee agreed to:-
1. note the outcome of the examination results for pupils in academic year 2014/15;
2. note the strategic programme of performance review between schools and education development and improvement staff as noted at section 7.1 of the report;
3. continue to support the work of the Education Service in supporting schools to secure continuous improvement in outcomes for Argyll and Bute Learners; and
4. request a further report at the June Community Services Committee considering the national position arising from information released by Insight (anticipated release date in March 2016).
(Reference: Report by Executive Director – Community Services dated 10 December 2015, submitted)