Agenda item

11.1

The Executive Director, Children, Young People and Families submitted a report describing the fees policy for Adult and Community Learning, funded by the Skills Funding Agency (SfA) and organised by Lifelong Learning, Skills and Communities (LLSC).

11.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

(a)

notes the contents of the report now submitted; and

(b)

approves the fees policy set for LLSC for the academic year 2013/14.

11.3

Reasons for Decision

11.3.1

The recommendations will allow the City to secure its adult learning funding and allow the engagement into learning of as many vulnerable adults as possible.

11.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

11.4.1

The option of halting the delivery of those courses for which the charging of fees was now required was rejected as it would not allow equal access for those very vulnerable learners, particularly from the BME communities who needed language support to help them to play a positive role in their community and to contribute to the local economy.

11.5

Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted

None

11.6

Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration

None

11.7

Respective Director Responsible for Implementation

Jayne Ludlam, Executive Director, Children, Young People and Families

11.8

Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In

Children, Young People and Family Support

11.1

The Executive Director, Children, Young People and Families submitted a report describing the fees policy for Adult and Community Learning, funded by the Skills Funding Agency (SfA) and organised by Lifelong Learning, Skills and Communities (LLSC).

11.2

RESOLVED: That Cabinet:-

(a)

notes the contents of the report now submitted; and

(b)

approves the fees policy set for LLSC for the academic year 2013/14.

11.3

Reasons for Decision

11.3.1

The recommendations will allow the City to secure its adult learning funding and allow the engagement into learning of as many vulnerable adults as possible.

11.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

11.4.1

The option of halting the delivery of those courses for which the charging of fees was now required was rejected as it would not allow equal access for those very vulnerable learners, particularly from the BME communities who needed language support to help them to play a positive role in their community and to contribute to the local economy.