Adult Learning and Skills Open Framework (LTR)

ommunity / Tailored Learning seeks “to widen participation and transform people’s destinies by supporting progression relevant to personal circumstances”. <br/><br/> <br/><br/>This ambition will be realised through high quality, accessible and impactful non-qualification learning programmes which enable individuals to reach their potential through a curriculum offer that supports five inter-related outcomes: <br/><br/>Provision develops the skills, confidence, motivation, and resilience of adults of different ages and backgrounds in order to: <br/><br/> <br/><br/>progress towards formal learning or employment and / or <br/><br/>improve their health and well-being, including mental health and / or <br/><br/>develop stronger communities. <br/><br/>Provision engages with and supports the most vulnerable and hard to access residents, whether that be, for example, a result of life circumstances / changes, deprivation, poor prior attainment, ill health, loss of employment etc. <br/><br/>Provision must be responsive to known need(s), be readily accessible ensuring entry points and ‘return to learning’ points for adults (aged 19+). <br/><br/> <br/><br/>Community / Tailored Learning funding will be used to commission a wide range of specialist community-based organisations across West Sussex who can demonstrate the knowledge, skills and links in their specialism / geographic location required to deliver a learning programme to adults. <br/><br/>Grants will provide an opportunity for some organisations who have little or no experience of delivering ESFA funded and Ofsted regulated provision, but who demonstrate the attributes to be supported through this programme to do so in the future. <br/><br/>‘Tailored Learning’ is included in Adult skills fund: funding rules for 2024 to 2025 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Contract period: 29 November 2024 → 28 November 2032

Family Learning provides a unique range of opportunities for families, to learn together to raise skills across generations. The learning environment is relaxed and ‘non-threatening’, yet purposeful. Provision is usually delivered in partnership, for example with schools, children and family centres and libraries. <br/><br/> <br/><br/>Family Learning and Parenting provision supports families (in the widest sense: children, parents, carers, grandparents) through programmes which: <br/><br/> <br/><br/>increase parents’ involvement in their children’s learning, <br/><br/>improve family health and wellbeing, <br/><br/>increase social and community engagement, <br/><br/>raise aspirations and create positive attitudes to learning, <br/><br/>support transitions (e.g. school phases), <br/><br/>improve confidence and employability skills for adults, <br/><br/>improve young people’s development and attainment. <br/><br/>Partners maybe sought to deliver programmes which complement existing Adult Learning provision.

Contract period: 29 November 2024 → 28 November 2032

The Free Courses For Jobs (FCFJ) programme supports adults aged 19-23 who are unemployed or below the Government defined earnings threshold in achieving their first full level 3 qualification. <br/><br/>The qualifications must support the development of new skills for learners and improve their prospects in the West Sussex labour market. <br/><br/>Funded level 3 FCFJ qualifications are available via the DfE list of qualifications approved for funding.

Contract period: 29 November 2024 → 28 November 2032

The Department for Education (DfE) definition of Skills Bootcamps is: "Skills Bootcamps are free, flexible courses of up to 16 weeks, giving people the chance to build sector-specific skills with an offer of a job interview at the end, giving learners direct line of sight into a job. Training is designed and delivered in partnership with employers to ensure they deliver the skills needed. <br/><br/>Skills Bootcamps are available across a range of sectors and help people develop priority skills that are in demand at both local and national level, typically at levels 3 to 5 or equivalent (medium to higher level technical skills) and level 2 in some sectors (e.g. green construction, HGV drivers). <br/><br/>Skills Bootcamp training must either be accredited, aligned to occupational standards managed by the Institute for Apprenticeship & Technical Education (IFATE) or utilise a recognised standard for representing attainment (e.g. Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement (RARPA).” <br/><br/>Skills Bootcamps funding and performance management - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) <br/><br/>In West Sussex, Skills Bootcamps will be aligned to the priorities identified in the Local Skill Improvement Plan (LSIP) and to meet the specific needs and demands of employers based in the county and travel to earn / learn area.

Contract period: 29 November 2024 → 28 November 2032

This lot will enable WSCC to respond to appropriate national, regional and / or local projects, campaigns or initiatives in a timely and responsive manner for the benefit of West Sussex residents, businesses and support services. <br/><br/>Programmes are anticipated to have strong ‘skills for life and work’ themes and be prioritised to support those living in hardship, who are vulnerable and hard to access, whether that be, for example, a result of life circumstances / changes, deprivation, poor prior attainment, ill health, loss of employment etc. <br/><br/>‘Multiply’, funded by the Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund 2022-23 to 2024-25, is an example of the type of programme which would be administered through this lot.

Contract period: 29 November 2024 → 28 November 2032