| State the Delegated Authority that you are relying on in order to make the decision | |
| Subject of decision | Provision of consent to the Adult Education Functions Order 2018, which delegates use of some central government budgets relating to adult education functions to the Tees Valley Combined Authority. |
| Text of decision | In accordance with the authority delegated by the Executive at its meeting on 28 February 2018, and after consultation with the Mayor, I hereby consent to the laying of the above Order before Parliament. |
| Reason for decision | Devolution will enable greater control of the budget to: a. Implement simpler commissioning processes for providers, thus enabling more funding to be directed to learning programmes b. Implement payment models directly related to outcome achievement, including jobs c. Enable more flexible approaches to funding awards, including lengthening the contract period d. Introduce more flexible eligibility criteria for learners e. Create a skills funding system that rewards progression in learning f. Directly align adult (post 19) education to post 16 learning route ways that will improve transition and progression for young people. |
| Other options considered (if any) | The option to not consent was considered, which would preserve the status quo; however, this would not deliver the benefits outlined above. |
| Has an Impact Assessment been carried out - if so please attach a copy to the decision using the upload attachment screen which follows | No |
| Declarations of Interest by any member or relevant local government body | N/A |
| Who have you consulted as part of the decision making process | |
| Date of decision | 24 May 2018 |
| Service area | Chief Executive |
| Name of Delegated Officer making the decision - i | Tony Parkinson - Chief Executive |
| Name of the Officer making the decision - If power has been sub-delegated to another officer | |
| Issue date:- | 29 May 2018 |
| Creation date:- | 29 May 2018 by Bernie Carr |
| Background paper/Impact Assessment | Copy of Decision (42K/bytes) |