Decision details

1.             That the proposed approach for the management and administration of devolved Adult Education Budget (AEB) for the 2020/2021 academic year be approved.

2.             That the proposed provider allocations for the 2020/2021 academic year be approved.

3.             That it be noted that the GMCA has already approved a 2 year stable approach for Grant funded providers to bed in GMCA approaches to AEB and that it be agreed that the GMCA extend this to Independent Training Providers ensuring performance management in year where appropriate.

3.        That it be agreed to delegate authority to GMCA Treasurer in consultation with the Leader & Chief Executive Portfolio Leads for Skills, Work & Digital to agree in year changes to:

·           Make decisions relating to distribution of funding for continuing learners.  Current indicative allocations indicated in Appendix 2.

·           Make decisions relating to procurement of any new AEB activity which relates and responds to local needs, to the skills gaps outlined in the GM LIS and specific needs identified by GM priority groups i.e. care leavers, over 50’s, offenders etc.

·            Make in-year provider exception funding decisions.

·           Make decisions on provider re-allocations mid-year and at the end-of-year reconciliation.

4.       That it be noted that the Deputy Mayor for Police and Crime would raise the issue of ensuring effective links between the Probation Service and Adult Education Programme with their new director, Chris Edwards