Sandwell College 26-27 Adult Skills Fund - SWAP Growth Request

July 20, 2026 Interim Executive Director of Policy and Strategy (Officer) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

WMCA Board noted the minutes of the WMCA Board meeting on Friday 17 July 2026.

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Purpose

Report to recommend that Sandwell College is awarded an additional £500,000 to deliver Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAP) in the 2026/27 academic year. This will be funded through additional SWAP funding allocated to WMCA via the Adult Skills Fund Integrated Settlement.

Decision

The change request for an additional £500,000 to deliver Sector-based Work Academy Programmes (SWAP) in the 2026/27 academic year be approved. 

Details

ReferenceCall-ins0
OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date20 Jul 2026
Effective from31 Jul 2026
Expected date8 Jul 2026
Originally due8 Jul 2026
Lead officerMiguel Silva
Subject to call-inYes