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.