What makes Affective Partnerships? Simon Baker Head of Contracts-Funding First4Skills

What makes affective Partnerships? Same process and procedures whether Sub contract to Sub contracting from DWP providers SFA providers Third sector

The journey Responsibilities Procedures Due Diligence Contractual arrangements Monitoring arrangement Processes Reports Payment system

What do you look for? Success retention Audited accounts Risk assessment Equality and diversity Awarding body Staff qualifications

To consider Checks and balances Cultural fit Different for different partnerships As important to legal and financial requirements

Levels of Responsibility

Procedure

Cost Under SFA rules and regulations 15% is seen as the Management cost May not always be the case If you are Sub-contracting find out what they are doing for you as a Prime Prime takes the risk

To consider

Linear process

Check List Exercise In groups 4-6 check the list and map out your businesses priorities and areas you need to cover. Add other areas that you feel would benefit your organisation Highlight any concerns Feedback

Headlines Success retention Audited accounts Risk assessment Equality and diversity Awarding body Staff qualifications Your specific requirements Responsibilities Procedures Due Diligence Contractual Arrangements Monitoring arrangement Processes Reports Payment system

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