Issue details

Implications of Machinery of Government (MOG) changes (first announced July 2007)

Purpose of report: In July 2007 the Government split Department for Education and Skills into the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DCSF) and the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS). Alongside this departmental reorganisation, far reaching proposals regarding the commissioning and funding of post 16 education were published, including the breaking up of the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) and the transfer of post 16 funding to LAs. This funding transfer gives added emphasis to the Lead Strategic Partner role of the LA in implementing the 14-19 Curriculum Reforms and planning future provision. Following consultation in 2007/08 a clear timetable for the changes has been published and officers are now working closely with colleagues in other Government Office for Yorks and Humber (GOYH) LAs and the LSC to ensure a smooth transition (April 2010). The paper will explain the changes and the transition timetable, outline progress so far and highlight key issues for LCCS and the Council as a whole.

Members are asked to: note:
(i) the scale and scope of the MOG changes
(ii) key dates and demand timescale of the transition
(iii) importance of the Regional Strategic Planning forum
(iv) capacity issues for LCCS

Decision type: Non-key

Decision status: Decision Made

Wards affected: (All Wards);

Implication: Financial; Human Resources; Legal;

Level of Risk: 01-03 Acceptable;

Decision due: 06/11/08 by Executive Member for Children & Young People's Services

Lead member: Councillor Carol Runciman cllr.crunciman@york.gov.uk

Lead director: Corporate Director of Children, Education and Communities

Department: Directorate of Adults, Children & Education

Contact: John Thompson, Head of Secondary and Skills Email: john.thompson@york.gov.uk Email: john.thompson@york.gov.uk.

Consultation process

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Consultees

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Making Representations: Via email to john.thompson@york.gov.uk

Decisions

Agenda items

Documents

  • Committee Report for Implications of Machinery of Government (MOG) changes (first announced July 2007)  

 

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