Issue - decisions

Resolved:

(i)                To update the Performance Management framework and enact the growth and underperformance mechanisms as outlined in Appendix 1 (2.13 – 2.20)

(ii)             To Provide stability to the AEB delivery partnership for both Grant and Contract for Service providers by committing future funding, as outlined Appendix 1 (2.21).

(iii)            Allocate responsiveness funds through provider growth and new training opportunities, including (but not exclusively): English as a Second Language provision, Digital Access, Addressing the Bus Driver Shortage, Green Skills, and other Local Authority specific needs as they arise.

(iv)            Address underperformance and increase resident access to Free Courses for Jobs funds (Lifetime Skills guarantee - Level 3) by increasing the provider base through subcontracting and additional grant provision (following business cases outlining strategic alignment), and through future procurement rounds.