Agenda item

9.1  The chair reported that a meeting was held with the head-teachers executive which went well. The head-teacher representative agreed there was a good discussion and that the meeting had explored the good practice on improving achievement, which is slightly different than attainment as it included progress. He emphasized the importance of family policy in closing the achievement gap and reported that when pupil premium is used well and progress improves. He drew the committee’s attention to the upcoming head-teachers conference  and the work of Professor Steve Strand, who will be speaking there. The project manager reported that it was agreed that the she and the chair would attend the event to promote and discuss the review.