MAP Training and education: Pre-school to College Years

Worksheet EC3: Training and education
=== Sub-section 1: Pre-school to College Years ===
Q1 How many pre-school places in nurseries and playgroups are there compared with the number of pre-school children in the area? 
Take into account any planned changes in the levels of service provision.
(Worksheets S1 Q3; T2 Q2; T3 Q18,19 also refer to children and young people)
Q 2 Is there access to good quality schools in the area? 
Compare rankings in school league tables with other, similar towns.
Q 3 How well qualified are local school leavers?
 
Compare the number of pupils at
age 16 with five GCSEs at A-C level
age 19 with one or more A Level 
to the regional and national averages
Q 4 Are there a high number of school exclusions? 
Identify the levels of exclusions and compare with other towns. 
Q 5 Does the area attract and retain enough graduates? 
If no, are there any policies in place/being planned to address this problem?