Purpose

To seek approval to hold detailed bid
negotiations to secure grant funding from the West of England
Combined Authority (WECA) to deliver Phase 3 of the WE Work for
Everyone programme for people with learning difficulties

Content

The Committee RESOLVED (unanimously):

1.     
To approve the proposal and authorise the Head of
Service Employment, Skills and Lifelong
Learning in consultation with the Committee Chair to negotiate with
WECA and, if successful, to accept and spend funding of up to
£1,835,500 (including procuring and awarding contracts) and
lead on the regional implementation and delivery of the We Work for
Everyone Phase 3 programme from January 2025 to March
2027.

2.     
To note the Director of Adult Social Care and the
Director of Education and Skills will support the implementation of
the WE Work for Everyone Programme, in partnership with specialist
providers and employers, to improve the employment outcomes of
young people and adults with Learning Difficulties and Autism
supported by the SEND and ASC teams.