Issue - meetings

The Senior Development Manager (Education & Skills) presented an update on work undertaken to develop South Yorkshire’s investment plan for Multiply – the Government’s adult numeracy programme and the initial skills priority of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

The board were informed that an online platform was due to be launched, and the Government had identified an allocation of £7.256 million over a 12-month period; this will require an investment plan for the region. The MCA are engaging with Local Authority partners to separate this allocation from the Adult Education Budget.

The board questioned whether the paper focussed on too many thematic areas. Members were informed that a focus on innovation and testing in the first year will inform a refined focus and outcomes in the following 2 years.

RESOLVED:  to approve Option 2 - agree to submit the investment plan.