1. Machinery of Government Workshop 15 December 2008 Paul Lally

2. Intended outcomes Raise awareness of the task in 2009 - second stage - tracking LSC processes - developing commissioning How do partners get involved

3. Stage 1 Submission of letters for sub regional grouping (26 September 2008) Confirmation of Greater Merseyside as a sub regional grouping ( early December)

4. Stage 2 Evidence of political sign up, governance Clear lines of accountability Links to other local and sub regional priorities Links to 14-19 inc Diploma delivery Evidence of resources and staffing capacity inc planning transition with LSC

5. Second Stage Plan How do we intend to develop commissioning? Support from key stakeholders, RDA, sector skills councils, WBL providers, colleges and schools Joint planning with LSC of managing the transition Staffing issues

6. Models Local Authorities undertake strategic commissioning collectively with shared services to manage Further Education (FE) and all 16-18 provision on behalf of the sub-regional grouping; Local Authorities undertake strategic commissioning and collectively agree for a lead local authority to manage FE provision on behalf of the sub-region grouping; Local Authorities come together to share plans but each local authority procures provision from providers within their own boundaries.

7. Supporting Commissioning for 2010/2011 Developing LA strategic awareness of LSC commissioning processes Tracking 2009/10 commissioning

8. What to do next Values and principles, adopted. Model agreed - second stage plan drafted Report through political process Jan/Feb Tracking of LSC commissioning Sub regional grouping established Commissioning model developed

9. Conclusion 1. Principles and Values outcomes for CYP are central equity of treatment of all providers 2. Explore LA-sub regional dynamic 3.Transition period of 2 years 4.Area based planning and management of provision

10. Questions  What is the best way to engage you ? (What should we do ? What should we avoid ?)  What are your views on what should be included in the second stage application ? (Values,principles,models and links to 14-19)  How do you think we should develop commissioning and capacity in 2008/09 ?  Any other issues we need to take forward ?