| Increase levels of
communication, language &
literacy at the end of
Foundation Stage (Age 5) &
raise levels of attainment at
Key Stage 1 (Age 7) |
1. Increase number of schools with
dedicated foundation units in place |
37 (2005) |
43 (2008) |
54 (2010) |
Local |
| 2. To increase number of early years
Schools Partnerships |
7 (2005) |
17 (2008) |
22 (2010) |
Local |
|
| Raise the levels of
attainment at Key Stage 2
(Age 11), Key Stage 3 (Age
14) & Key Stage 4 (Age 16),
& increase attainment at
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
(e.g. A Level standard) |
3. Reduce the difference between the
national average and Rotherham’s %
of pupils achieving Level 4 or above
in KS2 English, Maths and Science |
Maths 4.8% (2003)
English 5.6%(2003)
Science 2.7% (2003) |
National av. (2008) |
Beyond national av.
(2010) |
National |
| Reduce the difference between the
national average and Rotherham’s %
of pupils achieving Level 5 or above
in KS3 English, Maths and Science |
Maths 5% (2003)
English 5% (2003)
Science 5% (2003) |
National av. (2008) |
Beyond national av.
(2010) |
National |
| 4. Reduce the difference between the
national average and Rotherham’s %
of pupils achieving 5 GCSE’s or
equivalent at A*-C including English
& Maths |
8.5% below (2003) |
6% below (2008) |
5% below (2010) |
National |
|
| Address the skills shortage,
which is a growing concern
for the business community
in the borough, particularly
in higher level skill sectors |
5. Increase number of working age
adults achieving NVQ level 2 or
above |
Baseline being
assessed 2006 |
Target tbc 2006 |
Target tbc 2006 |
National |
| 6. Increase number of working age
adults achieving NVQ level 3 or
above |
Baseline being
assessed 2006 |
Target tbc 2006 |
Target tbc 2006 |
National |
|
| Encourage more local people
to become involved in learning
& training, both vocational &
non-vocational, & ensure that
both are recognised equally on
their merit |
7. Increase number of enrolments into
adult education & training |
Baseline being
assessed 2006 |
Target tbc 2006 |
Target tbc 2006 |
Local |
| 8. Increase number of parents with
access to family learning
opportunities |
Baseline being
assessed 2006 |
Target tbc 2006 |
Target tbc 2006 |
Local |
|
| Reduce the number of
working age adults lacking
essential skills – reading,
writing, numeracy & ICT |
9. Increase number of people achieving
national qualifications in Literacy and
Numeracy (cumulative) |
2,021 people
(2004) |
9,900 (2007) |
14,850 (2010) |
National |
| 10. Reduce number of adults with
qualifications at below Level 2 in
literacy & numeracy (cumulative
total) |
Baseline being
assessed 2006 |
Target tbc 2006 |
Target tbc 2006 |
National |
|
| Create specific initiatives to
maximise the engagement &
participation of particular
targeted groups or
disadvantaged geographical
areas |
11. Increase number of looked after
children who achieve 1 GCSE A*-G |
44% (2004) |
60% (2008) |
80% (2010) |
National |
| 12. Increase number of adults engaged
in Skills for Life learning in
disadvantaged areas |
Baseline being
assessed 2005 |
Target tbc 2005 |
Target tbc 2005 |
Local |
|
| Take advantage of new
technology & culture &
leisure activities to maximise
learning & development |
13. Increase access to and usage of
internet points throughout the
Borough |
176 (access pts)
121k (usages) (2005) |
180 (access pts)
125k (usages) (2006) |
200 (access pts)
140k (usages) (2008) |
Local |
| 14. Increase number of adults & young
people taking part in cultural activities
that have contributed to their learning
and/or skills development |
Baseline being
assessed 2005 |
+10% (2008) |
+15% (2010) |
Local |
|
| Support parents, schools,
colleges & communities to
raise aspirations, as well as
educational & learning
achievement levels |
15. Reduce number of 16-19 year olds
not in education, training or
employment |
8.7% (2004) |
7.7% (2007) |
6.7% (2010) |
National |
| 16. Increase number of innovative outof-
hours learning opportunities for
young people aged 5-18 |
4,488 (2004) |
6,000 (2007) |
8,000 (2010) |
Local |
|
| Enhance the information,
support & guidance for
learners to enable them to
acquire higher skill levels, &
the improve the choice &
flexibility of learning
opportunities |
17. Increase number of adults accessing
impartial information, advice &
guidance on learning & work |
769 (2001)
7.45% of SY total |
1,960 (2008)
19% of SY total |
2,063 (2010)
20% of SY total |
National |
| 18. Increase number of schools
achieving the quality award for
careers and education guidance |
2 (2005) |
12 (2007) |
16 (2010) |
Local |
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