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CLOSING THE GAPS – REDUCING INEQUALITIES IN OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

CLOSING THE GAPS – REDUCING INEQUALITIES IN OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE. BIRMINGHAM ACHIEVEMENT GROUP SEMINAR DECEMBER 2008 JOHN HILL RESEARCH & STATISTICS. BIRMINGHAM CONTEXT 1 million population 256,000 children & young people 180,000 school age

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CLOSING THE GAPS – REDUCING INEQUALITIES IN OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE

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  1. CLOSING THE GAPS – REDUCING INEQUALITIES IN OUTCOMES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE BIRMINGHAM ACHIEVEMENT GROUP SEMINAR DECEMBER 2008 JOHN HILL RESEARCH & STATISTICS

  2. BIRMINGHAM CONTEXT • 1 million population • 256,000 children & young people • 180,000 school age • 30% Black and minority ethnic (55% of children) • 23% Under 16 • 30% lone parent • 30% under 15 – where no adults work • 2,200 Children in Care

  3. Well-being • Educational achievement is just one element of the outcomes for children and young people identified by Every Child Matters. • We are building-up an evidence base on how children and young people from different groups are doing on all ECM outcome areas: • Enjoying and Achieving • Staying Safe • Being Healthy • Making a positive contribution • Achieving economic well-being

  4. Further Information Birmingham’s Examination and Assessment Results 2008 www.bgfl.org/perform In LA Data, LA Standards Children’s well-being survey group analysis www.brighterfutures.bham.org.uk

  5. Comparison of ethnic group profile of current Y10 pupils and current Year 1 Pupils

  6. Black Caribbean Pupil Density Map

  7. Pakistani Pupil Density Map

  8. White – Eligible for FSM Pupil Density Map

  9. ATTAINMENT TRENDS AT EACH KEY STAGE

  10. Groups at risk of underachieving Analysis of educational performance data in Birmingham identified inequalities in educational outcomes for some pupil groups. In particular: • African/Caribbean children • White/Black Caribbean children • Bangladeshi children • Pakistani children • Children from disadvantaged backgrounds • Looked after children • Children with disabilities/special needs Boys performance is generally below that of girls at each Key Stage. Changes in the City’s demographics, particularly new and emerging communities, mean that groups at risk of underachieving are not static. The City’s achievement programmes were set-up to raise standards and reduce these inequalities.

  11. SUMMARY (EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT) • Compared to the national average, attainment on entry to school in Birmingham is much lower. More children in Birmingham have English as an additional language and more children in Birmingham are economically disadvantaged. These factors represent real challenges to raising achievement. • There is evidence to show that the achievement gaps are closing, although not yet consistently across each Key Stage. Gaps remain widest in the early years. • Significant improvements have been made at Key Stage 4. For example, between 2003-2008: Black Caribbean boys’ 5A*-C improved by 25 points to 53% (5A*-C with E&M by 10 points to 26%) Black Caribbean girls’ 5A*-C improved by 34 points to 78%(5A*-C with E&M by 25 points to 49%) Bangladeshi boys’ 5A*-C improved by 18 points to 61%(5A*-C with E&M by 12 points to 38%) Bangladesh girls’ 5A*-C improved by 16 points to 74% (5A*-C with E&M by 19 points to 53%) Pakistani boys’ 5A*-C improved by 23 points to 60%(5A*-C with E&M by 10 points to 35%) Pakistani girls’ 5A*-C improved by 22 points to 72%(5A*-C with E&M by 17 points to 46%) White boy’s on FSM 5A*-C improved by 15 points to 40% (5A*-C with E&M by 4 points to 18%) White girl’s on FSM 5A*-C improved by 15 points to 48% (5A*-C with E&M by 8 points to 27% ) While these improvements are not sufficient to close the gaps completely (particularly in 5A*-C including English and maths for boys), they do represent significant progress.

  12. Birmingham’s Brighter Futures Strategy To Improve Outcomes for Children and Young People • Clarity about outcomes • Guided by high quality evidence on children’s well-being (Epidemiology) • Logic model approach (how activities relate to outcomes), Outcomes Activities Investment Outputs • Informed by robust evidence on what works • Rigorous evaluation • Developmental: conception>early years>primary>secondary>post-16>adulthood

  13. CHILDREN’S WELL-BEING SURVEY Purpose: • To find out how well Birmingham children are doing on the ECM outcomes and where we need to focus attention to improve outcomes. • To use the results to plan and prioritise services. • To monitor outcomes over time to see if they are improving as a result of interventions.

  14. GROUP ANALYSIS • Data from c15,000 children and young people matched to their gender, ethnic group, free school meal eligibility, special educational needs, looked after status, postcode. • To identify any significant differences in outcomes for different groups of children to inform targeted interventions. • To support equality impact assessment- inclusive and fair service delivery/reduce inequalities in outcomes.

  15. CLOSING THE GAPS IN: • PHYSICAL HEALTH • BEHAVIOUR & EMOTIONAL HEALTH • FEELING SAFE • ENJOYING AND ACHIEVING • SOCIAL LITERACY • JOB SKILLS

  16. PHYSICAL HEALTH • DRINKING, SMOKING, DRUGS (Note: Most of the young people completing the 12-18 questionnaire were age 12-16)

  17. MENTAL HEALTH • BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS • EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS

  18. FEELING SAFE • FEELING SAFE AT SCHOOL • FEELING SAFE WHERE YOU LIVE

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