Issue - meetings

The Cabinet considered a report of the Director of Adults and Communities which presented the findings of the consultation on the future of the Transitions Learning Programme (TLP) delivered by the Council’s Adult Learning Service (LALS) and sought approval on the proposal to close the service.  A copy of the report, marked ‘Agenda Item 5’, is filed with these minutes.

Members agreed that it was not possible for the service to continue due to the low number of users and the condition of the building.  All options had been considered and members were reassured that the two remaining young people using the service would be provided with alternative support. 

RESOLVED:

a) That the outcome of the consultation on the future of the Transitions Learning Programme (TLP) be noted;

b) That the proposal to close the TLP at the end of the 2023/24 academic year on 5 July 2024 be approved;

c) That ongoing support meetings with parents and learners currently accessing the service be prioritised to manage a planned transition to alternative provision.

(KEY DECISION)

REASONS FOR DECISION

The current model of delivering the TLP service is not financially sustainable due to reduced funding and low numbers of learners.

The TLP is currently operating with two learners and the service is forecasting a deficit of £135,000 for the 2024/25 financial year.

The site from which the service operates is in a poor state of repair and is reaching the end of its usable life.