Decision Maker: Cabinet
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: No
Reference from Sustainable Communities Scrutiny Panel further to undertaking pre decision scrutiny on the Adult Education in Merton - evidence and options for achieving a value for money service report.
The report detailing the evidence and options for achieving a value for money adult education service, including evidence based on the Council's consultation regarding the future of Adult Education in Merton. The report will present the options in light of the consultation, financial/value for money considerations and other relevant factors
RESOLVED
That the Cabinet
a) notes the Sustainable Communities Scrutiny Panel support of the recommendation that a commissioning model be adopted for the delivery of an adult education service in Merton; and
b) agrees to communicate their commitment to the commissioning principles outlined within the report at paragraph 3.14, in particular, the retention of staff, where possible, and the development of a nurturing environment for learners.
c) agrees to consult the Sustainable Communities Scrutiny Panel at key stages of the implementation of the commissioning model to enable the Panel to undertake pre decision scrutiny.
Report author: Annette Wiles
Publication date: 18/02/2015
Date of decision: 16/02/2015
Decided at meeting: 16/02/2015 - Cabinet
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