This Council continues to be committed to ensuring every young person in Trafford gets off to the best possible start in life and therefore welcomes continued progress towards that aim. 

Consequently, using the latest figures for 2014, the Council notes:

·             Trafford outperformed every single Labour-controlled Council in Greater Manchester in ensuring that free early education and childcare is accessed by those two-year olds who are eligible for it.

·             94% of pupils attend Ofsted rated good or outstanding schools in Trafford, compared to 79% nationally, and 57% of pupils attend schools graded outstanding which is approaching three times the national average of 21%.

·             at Early Years Foundation Stage 69% children achieved a “Good” level of development which places Trafford 7th out of 150 authorities nationally.

·             87% of year six pupils achieved the expected Key Stage 2 standard of level four or above in Reading, Writing and Maths in 2014, placing Trafford the joint top performing authority in England.

·             at Key Stage 4 Trafford was the only Borough in Greater Manchester to show an increase to 71.4% of pupils achieving at least five GCSEs, or equivalent, at A* to C including English and Maths. The national average of 55% demonstrates the value of our selective Grammar and High school system which does so much to improve social mobility.

·             that performance at Key Stage 5 bucked the national trend of slight reductions in top grade A-Levels as Trafford pupils attained increases in categories A*, A*-A, and A*-B grades.

·             that Children in Care achieved their best ever GCSE results, with the key indicator of 5 or more A*-C including English and Maths, showing Trafford pupils achieved more than double the national average. In addition to the hard work by the pupils and others this is also testament to the support from the Local Authority in its role as Corporate Parent.

·             outcomes for pupils with Special Educational Needs were also very positive at all levels. Trafford pupils at Key Stage 4 were well above the national average at the key indicator of 5 or more A*-C including English and Maths.

·             the recent independent inspection of Youth Offending Services, led by the Deputy Chief Inspector of Probation, secured the highest rating provided nationally and Trafford became the first authority to achieve a 4* rating in three of the inspected criteria - Protecting the Public, Ensuring the Sentence is Served, and Interventions.

·             the Early Help Delivery Model and establishment of a Youth Trust that will target resources at securing youth service provision across the Borough and providing an integrated service for 0-18 year olds.

·             figures for young people Not In Education Employment or Training (NEET) show that Trafford has the lowest rate in Greater Manchester, the third lowest in the North West, and is therefore well below the Greater Manchester, Regional and National averages.

The Council therefore congratulates all pupils, parents, teaching and non-teaching staff, school governors, and Trafford officers for their achievements, and recognises the substantial steps being taken by a Conservative-controlled Council to support the children and young people of our Borough.

It was moved and seconded that:

“This Council continues to be committed to ensuring every young person in Trafford gets off to the best possible start in life and therefore welcomes continued progress towards that aim. 

Consequently, using the latest figures for 2014, the Council notes:

•       Trafford outperformed every single Labour-controlled Council in Greater Manchester in ensuring that free early education and childcare is accessed by those two-year olds who are eligible for it.

•       94% of pupils attend Ofsted rated good or outstanding schools in Trafford, compared to 79% nationally, and 57% of pupils attend schools graded outstanding which is approaching three times the national average of 21%.

•       at Early Years Foundation Stage 69% children achieved a “Good” level of development which places Trafford 7th out of 150 authorities nationally.

•       87% of year six pupils achieved the expected Key Stage 2 standard of level four or above in Reading, Writing and Maths in 2014, placing Trafford the joint top performing authority in England.

•       at Key Stage 4 Trafford was the only Borough in Greater Manchester to show an increase to 71.4% of pupils achieving at least five GCSEs, or equivalent, at A* to C including English and Maths. The national average of 55% demonstrates the value of our selective Grammar and High school system which does so much to improve social mobility.

•       that performance at Key Stage 5 bucked the national trend of slight reductions in top grade A-Levels as Trafford pupils attained increases in categories A*, A*-A, and A*-B grades.

•       that Children in Care achieved their best ever GCSE results, with the key indicator of 5 or more A*-C including English and Maths, showing Trafford pupils achieved more than double the national average. In addition to the hard work by the pupils and others this is also testament to the support from the Local Authority in its role as Corporate Parent.

•       outcomes for pupils with Special Educational Needs were also very positive at all levels. Trafford pupils at Key Stage 4 were well above the national average at the key indicator of 5 or more A*-C including English and Maths.

•       the recent independent inspection of Youth Offending Services, led by the Deputy Chief Inspector of Probation, secured the highest rating provided nationally and Trafford became the first authority to achieve a 4* rating in three of the inspected criteria - Protecting the Public, Ensuring the Sentence is Served, and Interventions.

•       the Early Help Delivery Model and establishment of a Youth Trust that will target resources at securing youth service provision across the Borough and providing an integrated service for 0-18 year olds.

•       figures for young people Not In Education Employment or Training (NEET) show that Trafford has the lowest rate in Greater Manchester, the third lowest in the North West, and is therefore well below the Greater Manchester, Regional and National averages.

The Council therefore congratulates all pupils, parents, teaching and non-teaching staff, school governors, and Trafford officers for their achievements, and recognises the substantial steps being taken by a Conservative-controlled Council to support the children and young people of our Borough.”

Following a debate on the matter, the Motion was put to the vote and declared carried.

RESOLVED: That this Council continues to be committed to ensuring every young person in Trafford gets off to the best possible start in life and therefore welcomes continued progress towards that aim. 

Consequently, using the latest figures for 2014, the Council notes:

•       Trafford outperformed every single Labour-controlled Council in Greater Manchester in ensuring that free early education and childcare is accessed by those two-year olds who are eligible for it.

•       94% of pupils attend Ofsted rated good or outstanding schools in Trafford, compared to 79% nationally, and 57% of pupils attend schools graded outstanding which is approaching three times the national average of 21%.

•       at Early Years Foundation Stage 69% children achieved a “Good” level of development which places Trafford 7th out of 150 authorities nationally.

•       87% of year six pupils achieved the expected Key Stage 2 standard of level four or above in Reading, Writing and Maths in 2014, placing Trafford the joint top performing authority in England.

•       at Key Stage 4 Trafford was the only Borough in Greater Manchester to show an increase to 71.4% of pupils achieving at least five GCSEs, or equivalent, at A* to C including English and Maths. The national average of 55% demonstrates the value of our selective Grammar and High school system which does so much to improve social mobility.

•       that performance at Key Stage 5 bucked the national trend of slight reductions in top grade A-Levels as Trafford pupils attained increases in categories A*, A*-A, and A*-B grades.

•       that Children in Care achieved their best ever GCSE results, with the key indicator of 5 or more A*-C including English and Maths, showing Trafford pupils achieved more than double the national average. In addition to the hard work by the pupils and others this is also testament to the support from the Local Authority in its role as Corporate Parent.

•       outcomes for pupils with Special Educational Needs were also very positive at all levels. Trafford pupils at Key Stage 4 were well above the national average at the key indicator of 5 or more A*-C including English and Maths.

•       the recent independent inspection of Youth Offending Services, led by the Deputy Chief Inspector of Probation, secured the highest rating provided nationally and Trafford became the first authority to achieve a 4* rating in three of the inspected criteria - Protecting the Public, Ensuring the Sentence is Served, and Interventions.

•       the Early Help Delivery Model and establishment of a Youth Trust that will target resources at securing youth service provision across the Borough and providing an integrated service for 0-18 year olds.

•       figures for young people Not In Education Employment or Training (NEET) show that Trafford has the lowest rate in Greater Manchester, the third lowest in the North West, and is therefore well below the Greater Manchester, Regional and National averages.

The Council therefore congratulates all pupils, parents, teaching and non-teaching staff, school governors, and Trafford officers for their achievements, and recognises the substantial steps being taken by a Conservative-controlled Council to support the children and young people of our Borough.