Decision
Analysis
outcome: The recommendations put forth were approved.
summary: The specific details of what is at stake in the decision are not provided in the text snippet.
topline: The Director: Education and Skills has decided to approve the recommendations.
reason_contentious: Without additional context, it's unclear whether the decision is contentious. The contentiousness would depend on the nature of the recommendations and their impact on local stakeholders.
affected_stakeholders: The affected stakeholders are likely to include educational institutions, students, parents, teachers, and possibly local businesses and community groups, depending on the nature of the recommendations.
contentiousness_score: Without context, it is not possible to accurately assign a contentiousness score.
political_party_relevance: There is no mention of political parties or political influence in the decision from the provided text.
URL: https://democracy.bristol.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=2053
Decision Maker: Director: Education and Skills
Outcome: Recommendations Approved
Is Key Decision?: No
Is Callable In?: No
Purpose: The Adult and Community Learning (ACL) team work closely with residents and local organisations to develop courses for adults with no or low qualifications in areas of high deprivation to help them re-engage with learning. The courses are aimed at developing knowledge, skills, behaviour and attitudes for independent living, improved community cohesion and progression to further learning and employment. Many ACL learners also have childcare responsibilities which are a barrier to attending courses. The provision of free mobile creche services that take place in the same venue as the course removes the barrier and increases accessibility to courses. The cost of mobile creche services is fully covered through the Adult Education Budget granted to ACL externally from the West of England Combined Authority. In 2022/23 academic year 31% (60) of all ACL courses offered a creche supporting 679 learners to attend courses. Within this almost half of all learners on accredited courses such as functional skills English and maths, ESOL and employability awards were supported to learn through the provision of a free, onsite, creche.
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Date of Decision: March 18, 2024