Reception children receive top class education

According to new research, released by the Department for Education, primary schools in Cheshire East are providing some of the highest quality early years education in the country.

Cheshire East has come fifth in the whole country for providing excellent education to youngsters in their first year at school.

By the end of their reception class more youngsters than ever have reached a good level of development in emotional development, communication, language and literacy skills.

Cheshire East is now the fifth best performing local authority in England, out of 152 local authorities, and is positioned first when compared to similar authorities.

They also came third in the country for narrowing the gap between the lowest performing children and the best. This means the gap stands at 25% – the third smallest in England, having narrowed more than twice the national average rate since 2009.

Councillor Rachel Bailey, Cabinet member in charge of children and family services, said: "We are absolutely delighted with this news and it just confirms what we already know – that the standard of education within Cheshire East is truly excellent.

"Evidence shows that giving learners the best opportunity as early as possible provides the platform for greater achievements as they progress through their educational years and beyond.

"The work of the Early Years Team within children and family services has been instrumental in bringing about these significant improvements.

"Targeted programmes within settings and schools to improve the tracking of pupil progress, use and interpretation of data and early language development, have paid huge dividends and continues to be the foundation of our Early Years strategy."

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