The Labour Councillor who has responsibility for education standards in York has accused local Primary schools of being “complacent”.

Cllr Looker gives this as the reason for several  schools “flat lining” on performance.

Until 2011, York was an outstanding area for education standards but some schools subsequently slipped in OFSTED checks.

Even some schools in major City’s like London overtook York in achievements.

If there was complacency then it was in political Leadership.

The Labour Cabinet member with responsibility for Education quit only 6 months after taking office in 2011.

The whole of the Education Departments management team then went off looking for alternative jobs.

They found them. Perhaps significantly, all in non Labour controlled authorities.

Cllr Looker was brought out of retirement to steady the ship.

“Steady” it appears turned out to mean “mediocre”.