Decision details

Approval of the Harrow Community Learning Strategy 2013-15

RESOLVED:  That

(1)               the Community Learning Strategy 2013-15 and the Delivery Plan, as outlined in Appendix A and in paragraphs 2.2 and 2.4 of the report, be adopted;

(2)               subject to confirmation of Skills Funding Agency funding allocations, the Corporate Director of Community, Health and Wellbeing, following consultation with the Portfolio Holder for Community and Culture, be authorised to proceed with the Community Learning Strategy Delivery Plan (Appendix A, Annex 1, to the report) and take any action necessary.

Reason for Decision:  As part of the national changes in the funding and delivery of Community Learning, the Adult Community and Family Learning Service was required to  have in place a Strategy, to be monitored by the Skills Funding Agency, that set out how they would deliver a relevant balance of the objectives outlined in New Challenges, New Chances (Department of Business, Innovations & Skills, 2011).

Alternative Options Considered and Rejected:  As set out in the report.

Conflict of Interest relating to the matter declared by Cabinet Member / Dispensation Granted:  None.