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Adult Education Strategy 2015-2018

Meeting: 10/06/2015 - Cabinet (Item 75)

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Minutes:

The Cabinet Member for Communities submitted a report presenting a strategy for a direction of travel for the Council’s adult learning service that is more aligned to the Team Bury priorities and the Council’s Visions and Values. The strategy has a strong focus on actions that increase basic skill levels and reduce other barriers to employment. The role of learning in promoting community cohesion and reducing inequalities is also recognised.

 

The strategy forms part of the evidence considered by Ofsted when the service is inspected and will support future bids to the Skills Funding Agency (SFA) and other funding sources.

 

Delegated decisions:

 

1.   That approval be given to the Adult Education Strategy as detailed in the report submitted.

2.   That options be developed to address potential funding shortfalls in the budget and ensure the financial sustainability of the in-house service, in consultation with the Cabinet Member for Communities.

              

Reason for the decision:

The Strategy provides a clear direction for the service.

 

Other option considered and rejected:

To reject the recommendation.