Issue details

The reasons for the decision are:

The VRU’s Education Lead is managing a commission via the Education Community Partnership to strategically engage all Aps/PRUs across GM in order to progress the education commitments of the Greater Than Violence Strategy. As part of this, a symposium (facilitated by City in the Community, who work with Aps PRUs) is being held on 27th March with the Education Lead leading planning for such. The event will explore how the VRU can better engage the most marginalised young people in education—ensuring it works in their best interests and leads to stronger outcomes.

The VRU’s focus is on young people in Local Authority-designated Pupil Referral Units (PRUs) and Alternative Provisions (APs). Too many of these learners remain outside of mainstream education and, despite the best efforts of those who support them, their opportunities and achievements remain limited. As part of their manifesto commitment, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor have tasked GMCA with designing a pathway and set of experiences to help these young people become MBacc-ready—offering them a future that is both ambitious and achievable.

This will be a high-level discussion, engaging key partners and stakeholders who shape the strategic agenda across Greater Manchester.