DWP Skills Bootcamps

October 14, 2026 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Approved View on council website

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Summary

Shropshire Council Cabinet approved entering into a Grant Funding Agreement with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for Skills Bootcamps on 14 October 2026. The council will act as the accountable body for the programme, supporting the commissioning of training providers based on employer demand and local need. The decision included approving the use of a hub and spoke model for delivery and ensuring providers meet national requirements including a guaranteed interview for relevant learners.

Full council record

Decision

RESOLVED:

That Cabinet:

  1. Approved entering into the Grant Funding Agreement with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to deliver the programme.
  2. Approved Shropshire Council acting as the accountable body for the funding within the Shropshire Council delivery area.
  3. Supported the commissioning of training providers to deliver Skills Bootcamps based on employer demand and local need, noting that this approach was approved by CCDG on 7 September 2026.
  4. Noted the proposed governance and delivery arrangements, whereby the programme will be managed by the Economy, Funding and Skills Service in alignment with the Get Marches Working Plan, The Shropshire Skills and Employment Strategy and the Councils Corporate Plan priorities.
  5. Acknowledged that approval to submit the Delivery Plan to DWP has been obtained in accordance with BTCRP governance arrangements.

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Wednesday, 14th October, 2026 10.30 am on October 14, 2026

Supporting Documents

Appendix A - DWP Skills Bootcamps Wave 7 Guidance and Policy Specification.pdf
DWP Skills Bootcamps final report.pdf
Appendix B - DWP Skills Bootcamps DRAFT Grant Offer Letter Template.pdf

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeRecommendations Approved
Decision date14 Oct 2026
Effective from22 Oct 2026
Expected date14 Oct 2026
Originally due14 Oct 2026
Lead officerAmy Farley
Subject to call-inYes