The Isle of Wight council say due to changes in grading this year, the ability to fairly compare results with past years is challenging. However; early indications from schools suggest the underlying trend in outcomes will be stronger than previous years.
Isle of Wight pupils from disadvantaged background are really being let down. They leave secondary school on average nearly 2.5 years behind attainment of Mainland non-disadvantaged peers - that's a 13.5 yo vs a 16 yo.
The council say they hope any disruption to pupils will be minimised and is advising schools to keep parents fully advised of any closures or partial closures.
The Conservative, UKIP and IMG councillors have joined forces to put a proposal regarding committee Chairs to the administration ahead of tomorrow's Annual Council meeting.