Issue details

Agreement to submit a proposal for East Sussex County Council to manage 'Skills Bootcamps' from April 2025

The Department for Education (DfE) is inviting East Sussex County Council (ESCC) to submit a detailed proposal in January 2025 to oversee the delivery of a programme of DfE funded Skills Bootcamps (short level 3 qualifications) to support workforce development in East Sussex in 2025/26. The County Council will be responsible for managing the programme and budget to support the priorities of the council and of Skills East Sussex. A key decision is required in relation to the ‘Skills Bootcamps’ programme to support the proposal submission in line with the ESCC Corporate Bidding Protocol.

Decision type: Key

Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;

Decision status: For Determination

Divisions affected: (All Divisions);

Notice of proposed decision first published: 29/11/2024

Decision due: 22 Jan 2025 by Lead Member for Economy

Lead member: Lead Member for Economy

Lead director: Director of Communities, Economy and Transport

Department: Communities, Economy and Transport

Contact: Holly Aquilina, Employability and Skills Strategy Manager 01323 463538 Email: Holly.aquilina@eastsussex.gov.uk Tel: 01323 463538.