Guidance for the 2012 target-setting round is now available. This provides information about key changes and relevant information to support schools and local authorities in setting ambitious and realistic statutory targets for 2012.
On this page you will find a downloadable version on the 2012 target-setting guidance along with:
- confirmation letter for local authority 2011 targets
- summary spreadsheet of agreed 2011 local authority targets for Early Years, Key Stages 2 and 4 and children in care
- summary spreadsheet of agreed 2011 local authority targets for pupils eligible for FSM and BME groups.
Important changes for the 2012 target-setting round
In the light of the Government’s commitment to increased localism, and the changing role of local authorities, local authorities are no longer required to set education performance targets for summer 2012 onwards. The regulations will be amended in due course.
Local authorities continue to support and challenge schools on their targets via school improvement partners (SIPs). School targets will be collected by local authorities and submitted to the Department as previously.
Local authorities and schools should also note that overall attendance targets for schools are not required to be set for 2012.
