Purpose

The Council has been awarded a grant of
£593,117 by  West Yorkshire
Combined Authority (WYCA) to deliver Adult Skills Fund for 1 year
01 August 2024 to 31 July 2025.
 
Adult Skills Fund (ASF) incorporates tailored
learning (previously known as community learning) and formula
funded Adult Education Budget.
 
The funding awarded is predominantly for
Tailored Learning £565,619 and £27,498 AEB.
 
The primary purpose of tailored learning is to
reach disadvantaged communities and individuals, to enable them to
develop new skills, participate in learning and to progress towards
further learning and/or sustainable employment. It will, however,
also support wider outcomes including using it to improve health
and wellbeing, equip parents/carers to support their child’s
learning and develop stronger communities.
 
Kirklees Council has received funding for
Adult Community Learning for 12+ years. 

Content

The decision is to receive external funding
from West Yorkshire Combine authority; to enter into grant
agreement with WYCA; and to deliver the Adult Skills Funding.