Decision Maker:

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: February 6, 2025

Purpose:

Content: 10.1 The Committee received a report from the Head of Lifelong Learning and Skills which provided the Committee with updated information about provision in the Lifelong Learning and Skills service up to 31st December 2024, as presented to the Lifelong Learning and Skills Advisory Board in January 2025.     10.2 RESOLVED UNANIMOUSLY: That the Economic Development and Skills Policy Committee:     (a)  Reviews the performance of Lifelong Learning and Skills against the grant funding we receive and against our targets and national picture (b)  Takes note of this performance report and plans for further development and impact for the service of Sheffield residents     10.3 Reasons for Decision     10.3.1 No decision is required from Committee; this paper is to provide an update on the quality of provision current delivered.     10.4 Alternatives Considered and Rejected     10.4.1 None. This paper is provided for update purposes about the delivery of Adult Skills provision, Study Programme provision and Apprenticeship provision by Sheffield City Council, through the Lifelong Learning and Skills service and therefore no decision or alternative options are to be considered at this point.