The Council's vision for Gateshead is set out in its document Towards 2010. The strategy for improving school attendance supports this vision and, in particular, the outcomes identified for children and young people:
"children and young people who develop to their full potential and have the life skills and opportunities to play an active part in society".
The Council recognises that it cannot meet this challenge alone and must work closely and in partnership with all those who have a stake in the education service in Gateshead.