Excellence for all in
Newham - closing the gap
What is best for the children and
young people in our borough? Why do some achieve their potential,
while others are unable to close the gap in educational attainment,
economic and emotional wellbeing, health and social inclusion? The
Big Debate began in February 2008.
From it will emerge a road map which will define how we
shape children and young people's services in Newham for the next
ten years and beyond, and respond to the Department for Children,
Schools and Families Children's Plan.
We have embarked on a process which will give us an agreed
understanding of why some young people are not achieving as well
and they could, recognising and building on our successes, but also
providing an honest self examination of where we still need to
improve.
This will inform transformational change in the provision of
services for our children and young people in order to provide the
very best opportunities for them to reach their potential.
Our starting points are Every Child Matters and The Children's
Plan. Excellence for All is a discussion that will lead to the
development of a model for Newham, one that you will shape and
deliver.
Direction of Travel following Phase 1 - Stakeholder Event 15
September 2008
The Direction of Travel and its Executive Summary provide full
details of our proposed direction of travel following Phase 1 of
Excellence for All. The accompanying slides, from the 15 September
event, are an illustrative summary.
This consultation document invited the views of all stakeholders in
children and young people's services on the following areas which
have been prioritised for the first phase of the review: Choice and
Diversity; Inclusion; Primary Strategy; Extended Services: and
Staying On.
For further information please contact
vincent.vas@newham.gov.uk