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

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

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

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

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

6. Levels of Responsibility

7. Procedure

8. 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

9. To consider

10. Linear process

11. 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

12. 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

13. Links http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/page.aspx?o=2E 693F90-DA47-4F8F-B519-34E4C55F3F91 http://www.excellencegateway.org.uk/page.aspx?o=2E 693F90-DA47-4F8F-B519-34E4C55F3F91 http://readingroom.skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk/sfa/S A-Del_Partner_Guidance_Manual_2.pdf Simon.baker@first4skills.com