1. Governors’ Annual Conference 28 February 2015 Carole Mills Chief Executive Milton Keynes Council #LoveMK

2. My background Experience as a Governor Impressions of MK Vision for Education in MK Reflections on our results Important role of governors Good morning

3. £3/DAY Career path  CPA/CA Inspector  Chair Walsall & Nottingham LSP Execs  Walsall ‘Recovery Team’  ODPM Sounding Board  CIPFA/Midlands President  Ngdp mentor  CIPFA – examiner  School Governor  Major projects/developments  Transformation Lead NCC  Core Cities CEX/Leaders  Economic Growth Board  Citizen access/customers  Growth Plan  City Deal  LGA Peer  CIPFA Council

4. Early impressions – growing international profile in sport National Badminton Centre

5. … and in culture, technology and academia

6. Positive early impressions COUNCIL Bright and very engaged councillors Professional, talented and experienced staff Hard working & long hours Focus on governance and performance management Lots going on Lean management/staffing CITY  Innovative, creative, Smart City  Successful mixed economy – business and jobs  Embracing growth  Very engaged citizens and communities  Positive and can do mentality  Increasing international and national profile  Shopping offer  Many effective partnerships

7. Challenges COUNCIL Financial outlook Stakeholder expectations Profile and reputation Place shaping Regeneration NOC The whole change agenda CITY  Growth – people, housing, jobs, transport  Aging infrastructure (roads, redways, landscaping and the rest of the public realm)  Health inequalities and access  Tensions between vocal stakeholders - stay the same v make the change  The impact of a larger, more diverse population on city dynamics and the way we work  Educational attainment as secondary level & skills/professional development post 16

8. We are looking forward to MK’s anniversary in 2017 Is it our turn for City status? Capital of Culture too? 50 th anniversary – City Status – Capital of Culture

9. Governor experience  Finance lead  SEN lead  Vice Chair  Head and Deputy appointment panels  OFSTED inspection  School support  Elected parent  Then co-opted  Finance lead  Chair Finance & Estates Cttee  Deputy Head appointment panel PRIMARY SECONDAR Y 3 YEARS 4 YEARS

10. Vision for Education in MK GREAT SCHOOLS SUCCESSFUL GROWTH THE BEST POSSIBLE EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT YOUNG PEOPLE BEST PLACED TO ACCESS THE WORLD OF WORK

11. MK School Ofsted Outcomes – update @ February 2015 School TypeOutstandingGood % Good or Outstanding Requires Improvement InadequateTotal Maintained19 (22%)53 (61%)83% v target 80%15 (17%)087 Maintained schools and Academies 25 (23%)66 (60%)83% v target 81%19 (17%)0 110 (23 Academies) All Current Judgements Totals by Judgement South East vs MK

12. Key Stage results – primary schools Early Years Foundation Stage % of pupils achieving a good level of development 20132014 Milton Keynes4962 National Average5260 Key Stage 2 % of pupils achieving level 4 or above in reading, writing and maths 20132014 Milton Keynes7779 National Average7579 Key Stage 1 % of pupils achieving level 2B or above ReadingWritingMaths 201320142013201420132014 Milton Keynes82 697181 National Average798167707880

13. Key Stage results – secondary schools Key Stage 4 / GCSE % of pupils achieving 5 A*-C grades incl. English & Maths 20132014 Milton Keynes61.349.2 National Average59.253.4 Key Stage 5 / A Levels % of students achieving at least 3 A levels at grades A*-E 20132014 Milton Keynes72.967.8 National Average80.579.5

14. Being a governor is hard work … Expectations Up to date knowledge How your school compares Challenging teaching staff Holding to account Workload Time commitment Vital role in ensuring the school is the best it can be: Questioning Challenging Holding to account Whilst also being an: Advocate Supporter Champion … the perfect critical friend

15. For all you do …

16. Carole Mills Chief Executive Milton Keynes Council carole.mills@milton-keynes.gov.uk @carolemills77