| State the Delegated Authority that you are relying on in order to make the decision | |
| Subject of decision | Transitions Initiative involving Middlesbrough Council, Middlesbrough Achievement Partnership and Middlesbrough Football Club Foundation |
| Text of decision | To agree to a range of funding to support an initial two year implementation of a joint support initiative to assist young people realise ambition, improve their life skills and health. Council contribution £70,000 per year. The transitions partnership is estimated to cost £100,000 per year and will engage with young people, their families and schools to improve school attainment, health and life skills for those most at risk of poor outcomes in these areas. A ‘life coach’ approach will be the fundamental approach and represents a new and exciting initiative to improve young people’s lives, particularly in relation to health, education and employability. |
| Reason for decision | To ensure sufficient pump prime funding is available to allow the project to commence from 1 May 2016. |
| Other options considered (if any) | None – new approach being led by external charity. |
| Declarations of Interest by any member or relevant local government body | None. |
| Who have you consulted as part of the decision making process | |
| Date of decision | 17 February 2016 |
| Service area | Learning and Skills |
| Name of Delegated Officer making the decision - i | Mike Robinson |
| Name of the Officer making the decision - If power has been sub-delegated to another officer | |
| Issue date:- | 3 March 2016 |
| Creation date:- | 3 March 2016 by browns |