Decision details

The West of England Combined Authority Committee RESOLVED to approve:

1. The proposed approach for the management and administration of devolved AEB for the 2021/22 academic year.

2. The following delegations to the WECA Chief Executive in consultation with the Chief Executives of the constituent councils:

a. To make decisions on the final approach for the 2021/22 academic year once the consultation results have been considered.

b. To make decisions on final provider allocations once agreed provider curriculum delivery plans are in place.

c. To make in-year exceptions funding decisions.

d. To make in-year growth funding decisions.

e. To make decisions on provider re-allocations at all operational points including: in-year, mid-year and end-of-year.

f. To make decisions relating to distribution of funding for continuing learners.

g. To make decisions on the purpose and allocation of funds not distributed through the CDP process or funds used for the management and administration of devolved AEB.

h. To make decisions on recommended amendments to the devolved approach for AEB in subsequent academic years.