1. Third Sector – TSNLA/AELP Partnership
Tim Ward
CEO TSNLA

2. The Third Sector – working definition
Not-for-profit
Independently defined mission and purpose
Primarily focussed on addressing disadvantage

3. Third Sector in post-16learning and skills (1)
58 have direct contracts
95 with subcontracts >£100k
Many more smaller subcontracts
£112 million funding
All routes – AEB largest
Elatt

4. Third Sector in learning & skills (2)
Higher proportion:
Ethnic minorities
People with disabilities/learning difficulties
Lower qualifications in WBL
Achievement rates
Higher in FE
Slightly lower in ESF & WBL
More likely to progress to further training
LSIS/BIS research 2012

5. Challenges (1) ‘Biggest Train Set in the World’ Since early 1980s:
28 major pieces of legislation related to vocational, FE and skills training
6 different ministerial departments with overall responsibility for education
48 secretaries of state with relevant responsibilities
No organisation set up by Government in FE has survived longer than a decade.
(Government likes to play and rearrange!)
‘All Change’ - Institute for Government March 2017

6. Challenges (2) 80% + decline in third sector contracts since 2008
Distinct contribution not recognised by policy makers
Administrative decisions fail to differentiate impact
Risk
Access to investment
Mission focus

7. Why a partnership with AELP (1)
Most third sector providers funded through contract
Share many issues with other ITPs
Machinery of Government changes & localism make it more difficult for a small organisation to make its voice heard
AELP membership includes many third sector providers
Brixtowe Youth Homelessness

8. How will it work? TSNLA access to AELP resources/expertise
AELP access to TSNLA expertise/networks
Development of shared positions
Targeted support for AELP Third Sector members
Eg: Third Sector Summit
Mencap

9. Potential benefits Raise profile of third sector providers
Improved access to policy and funding decision-makers
Enhance distinctive voice where needed
Improved support for third sector providers across both organisations
Humber Learning Consortium

10. Future direction? Moving towards closer relationship?
Review in March 2019
Hartcliffe & Withywood Ventures

11. ceo@tsnla.org.uk www.tsnla.org.uk
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