The Director of Children’s Services outlined the current stage in preparing for the transition of commissioning and funding of post-16 provision from the Learning and Skills Council to the Local Authority.  The full transfer of commissioning and funding of post-16 funding would take place in 2010.

Resolved: -That

(1)  the Stage 2 Application be approved for submission to Government Office North West; and

(2)  the Director of Children’s Services be requested to report back on staffing and financial implications of these changes as they arise.