Agenda item

7.1

The report sought Committee approval for the commissioning of up to £1m (over 3 years to March 2025) in order to maximise the Multiply Numeracy Grant awarded by the South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority (SYCMA) for the benefit of Sheffield residents.

7.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Economic Development and Skills Policy Committee:-

1.    Approve the option to subcontract funding awarded to SCC from SYMCA over 3 financial years to March 2025.

7.3

Reasons for Decision

7.3.1

To maximise the opportunity to raise aspirations and attainment in numeracy skills and maths achievement in Sheffield, working in partnership with those that can increase engagements and activity in learning.

7.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

7.4.1

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.

7.1

The report sought Committee approval for the commissioning of up to £1m (over 3 years to March 2025) in order to maximise the Multiply Numeracy Grant awarded by the South Yorkshire Combined Mayoral Authority (SYCMA) for the benefit of Sheffield residents.

Councillor Barbara Masters raised concerns regarding the delivery and quality of delivery and asked whether the activity would be online or face to face.  The Head of Lifelong Learning, Skills and Employment confirmed that delivery would be face to face.

Councillor Henry Nottage asked whether the funding could be used for language training and it was confirmed that the funding could not displace adult education funding.

Councillor Paul Turpin asked whether the preference would be for a local provider and the Head of Lifelong Learning, Skills and Employment explained that the contract would be tendered through the tender portal used by the Council but it was hoped that local providers would bid.

7.2

RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Economic Development and Skills Policy Committee:-

1.    Approve the option to subcontract funding awarded to SCC from SYMCA over 3 financial years to March 2025.

7.3

Reasons for Decision

7.3.1

To maximise the opportunity to raise aspirations and attainment in numeracy skills and maths achievement in Sheffield, working in partnership with those that can increase engagements and activity in learning.

7.4

Alternatives Considered and Rejected

7.4.1

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.