We want all Devon’s children to have the best possible start in life and gain the knowledge and skills they need to lead happy, healthy and fulfilling lives.  

The challenge

• Achievement by Devon pupils is broadly at or above the national average but attainment by pupils – including children in our care – at some schools should be higher
• Devon schools have a good record in external inspections
• Over the next 5 years there will be a fall of 2.5% in Devon’s 0-19 population but the number of vulnerable children and children with special educational needs is expected to increase
• Parents of children with disabilities have asked for additional and more flexible support
• Obesity and emotional and mental health problems are increasing among Devon’s children and young people, and access to mental health services needs to be improved
• Devon’s children and young people want a bigger say in the decisions that affect their lives
  

Our objectives

We will support parents, families and carers in helping children and young people to:

• Stay fit and healthy in mind and body
• Stay safe from harm and be protected from abuse and neglect
• Enjoy learning, aim for excellence and achieve to the best of their ability
• Be valued members of the community who contribute positively
• Find a good job and provide for themselves

Making Devon greener

We want Devon to be the greenest county in England. To help achieve this, within our work with children and families we will:

• Increase the proportion of fresh local produce for our healthy school meals
• Develop more healthy and safe alternatives to car travel for pupils travelling to and from school
• Encourage children and young people to actively contribute to improving their local environment
• Help schools to use energy and water more efficiently and to reduce and recycle waste
• Ensure new school buildings are designed to meet or exceed national environmental best practice

• Our strategies
• Our targets and how well we are achieving them

For more information on our Strategic Plan please contact us at:

Information Centre
County Hall
Topsham Road
Exeter EX2 4QD

Enquiry form

01392 383444

01392 251411