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In 2005 there were approximately 138,800 children and young people
in the district. This is predicted to rise by 16% by 2030, and growth
is likely to continue to be highest in the existing deprived parts
of the district. This will increase demand for services for children
and young people, but will also provide us with an opportunity to
improve educational outcomes to meet the needs of local business
for rounded, well-qualified workers to meet the needs of a thriving
local and regional economy.
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| We want every one of our children to have the best possible
start in life. By 2020 we will have raised the aspirations, creativity
and achievements of all children and young people, leading to
overall improvements in their well-being. Well-motivated, socially
engaged young people with a high level of skills and knowledge
will speed up economic regeneration and contribute towards family
and community well-being and cohesion. As the diagram here illustrates,
this is part of our aim for a continuous cycle of improvement,
with better educated parents and local communities increasingly
involved in decision-making, able to make sure that the education
system offered to their children represents genuine choice and
quality and is amongst the best in the country. |
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