∙ Focused and good quality collaboration between members has proved an effective
way to improve the delivery of services and raise standards of education
∙ Local collaboration for school improvement and better service delivery
∙ To give some unity and sharper purpose to the idea of collaboration. Improving
services and opportunities for learners
∙ Sustaining improvement depends on making progress across the board: raising
attainment, improving standards of behaviour and levels of attendance, and
ensuring the safety and well-being of children and young people both in and out of
school