West Midlands Education and Skills

Strengths

• Ambitious new curriculum is driving improvements.
• Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster respect and support.
• Qualified staff demonstrate strong subject knowledge and inspire learning.
• High priority given to improving reading skills across the school.
• Effective leadership has increased capacity for change.
• Pupils gain confidence and self-belief through supportive learning environments.

Areas for Improvement

• Some courses and qualifications offered are not ambitious enough.
• Lack of opportunities to assure the quality of all subjects taught.
• Not all pupils are placed on the most appropriate vocational courses.

• Primary Schools
• Secondary Schools