Agenda item

15.1

The report seeks Committee approval for the receipt of the grant funding for the delivery of the National Multiply Initiative in Sheffield as part of the South Yorkshire DfE Grant that will come to us via the Mayoral Authority - £7.25m across all four authorities over 3 years, with approximately £2.5m available for Sheffield.

15.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That Finance Sub-Committee:-

1.  Approves receipt of the grant for Multiply Numeracy Activity for adults aged 19+ up to £2.5m over 3 years; and

2. Approves that Sheffield City Council act as the accountable body for this grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.

15.3

Reasons for Decision

15.3.1

To maximise the opportunity to raise aspirations and attainment in numeracy skills and maths achievement in Sheffield.

15.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

15.4.1

There are no alternative viable options for this funding. The only alternative would be to not accept the funding, which would mean we miss out on this investment in adult learning.

15.1

The Director of Children’s Services submitted a report seeking Committee approval for the receipt of the grant funding for the delivery of the National Multiply Initiative in Sheffield as part of the South Yorkshire DfE Grant that will come to us via the Mayoral Authority - £7.25m across all four authorities over 3 years, with approximately £2.5m available for Sheffield.

15.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That Finance Sub-Committee:-

1.  Approves receipt of the grant for Multiply Numeracy Activity for adults aged 19+ up to £2.5m over 3 years; and

2. Approves that Sheffield City Council act as the accountable body for this grant from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.

15.3

Reasons for Decision

15.3.1

To maximise the opportunity to raise aspirations and attainment in numeracy skills and maths achievement in Sheffield.

15.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

15.4.1

There are no alternative viable options for this funding. The only alternative would be to not accept the funding, which would mean we miss out on this investment in adult learning.