Collaboration Work Based Learning

Work Based Learning: Pembrokeshire College Consortium Pembrokeshire College (Consortium Lead) Coleg Sir Gâr PRP Training Prince’s Trust 20010/11 combined contract value: £5.9m 2011/12 programme commission value: £6.6m Aim to form a unifed work based learning network in South West Wales area focusing in Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire and other parts of Wales where there is a specific industry requirement Interesting combination – public, private and third sectors

Additional Features Associate members: Additional Sub contractors University of Wales, Trinity St David Tata Steel Additional Sub contractors Original – M2 Training Displaced – Cymru Care and Safe Haven

Why the Consortium Approach Welsh Government Policy The ‘Reviews’ Estyn Self Assessment - Do we work with our partners to ensure our learners have access to a range of suitable vocational and general education programmes? - Do we ensure our learners access the programmes in an efficient and safe way? - Do we ensure partnership working improves outcomes, particularly achievement? Learner Focus

Legal Arrangement Collaboration Agreement signed September 2010 Documents normal expectations including: Responsibilities Voting Financial Arrangements Dispute resolution Changes in Ownership Sub contracts agreed Including how allocations would be made and financial arrangements would be applied

Immediate Actions Agreed how we would allocate the contract if awarded Agreed how financial arrangements would apply Set up working groups on key issues Quality Data Health and Safety Equality and Diversity Bilingualism and the Welsh Language Environment and ESDGC Looked at compliance with policies and procedures

The Challenges The Position of the Lead Body Contract Management Allocation the Programme Commission to sub contractors Application of the Financial Arrangements Performance Targets and Quality Management of Data Conflicts of Interest ... And plenty more....