OLASS three clarification event 23 rd October 2008

1. OLASS three clarification event 23rd October 2008

2. Offender Learning in the West Midlandsthe current arrangements • Strong established partnership – ‘sector’ based • Three providers in custody with a single IAG provider • Coordination providers in the community • Integrated approach to adult and young offenders • A Test Bed region

3. Our Strengths • A real passion! • ‘Proper’ partnerships • Genuine commitment • Integration and alignment • ‘Mixed economy’ of provision

4. Our Challenges • Better Integration – regional/local • New arrangements for young people in custody • Consistency in the community • The rural and the urban • The economy • Machinery of government

5. Next Steps • Train to Gain • Developing the Virtual Campus • Vocational Learning • Employability compact • Working with other providers • IES

6. Chair- Dr Steve Goode Chief Officer Membership-Organisations West Midlands Reducing Re-Offending Action Plan Board Engine Room All Pathways ETE Pathway Board …….Formerly the OLASS Board Agreed in principle Subject to written proposal Next Steps Steering Group Next Steps Implementation Planning Working Groups Campus & Curriculum East Sector Employment Skills & Jobs Work Plan West Sector North Young People West Sector South

7. Units of procurement