Decision Maker: Children and Young People Policy Committee

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: March 6, 2025

Purpose: 1.      To provide up to date information about young people aged 14-21 in Bristol, including those who are at risk or have disengaged from education, employment and training. 2.       To provide an overview of local authority youth focused statutory duties, strategies, plans, services, resources, and systems 3.       To consider the results of a collaborative analysis of current youth focused services, together with some identified areas to improve our approach and outcomes. 4.      To seek approval to hold detailed bid negotiations to secure grant funding from the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority for 14-21 services to secure improved outcomes  

Content: The Committee RESOLVED:   1. To note the content of this report and information pack, including the identified areas to improve services for support for vulnerable young people so Bristol teenagers and young people can thrive.   2. (Unanimous vote in favour) To authorise the Director of Education, Inclusion and Skills (working with the Head of Service - Employment, Skills and Lifelong Learning) in consultation with the Chair of the Children and Young People Committee to take all steps required to negotiate with WECA and to accept and spend employment support grant funding of up to £1,923,032 to deliver Risk of NEET, NEET Reduction and Youth Guarantee programmes as outlined in the report.