Issue - meetings

[To receive an overview of the Post-16 education and skills landscape and consider a strategic plan to deliver Post-16 priorities]

1.     That the Post-16 priorities for City of Wolverhampton summarised in section 3.1 of the report be approved.

2.     That the additional work being undertaken to meet future employment and skills needs of Post-16 learners in the City be endorsed.

In the absence of Councillor Claire Darke, Councillor Andrew Johnson presented an overview of the Post-16 education and skills landscape and a strategic plan to deliver Post-16 priorities. There were five priority areas which were supported by an implementation plan, endorsed by The Young People Skills and Employment Group, and Wolverhampton Education Board.

As a result of the Black Country Area review has Colleges in the Black Country were working together with partners on apprenticeships, High Need SEND provision, Learners with no qualifications, Level 4 provision, English and Maths.

Resolved:

1.     That the Post-16 priorities for City of Wolverhampton summarised in section 3.1 of the report be approved.

2.     That the additional work being undertaken to meet future employment and skills needs of Post-16 learners in the City be endorsed.

3.     That the citywide commitment to support Post-16 learners in accessing education, training and employment opportunities be noted.