ADULT SKILLS FUND PROVIDER INFORMATION
10 targets of what we want to achieve through the Adult Skills Fund
- Residents furthest from the workplace progress into sustainable jobs
- Reduce social exclusion and inequality with a focus on the role of digital
- More residents access their statutory entitlements
- Tailored programmes supporting those furthest from the world of work
- Residents working longer acquire skills to get better jobs
- Our young people have higher levels of aspiration and attainment
- More residents go into employment, traineeships, apprenticeships and further learning
- Residents upskill and reskill so they enter and progress in employment
- Residents have access to good jobs with better pay
- Employers with vacancies have access to a skilled workforce.
How we work with learning organisations
- Strategic high trust relationships focused on what progression residents can make over a three year period – supported by Delivery Plans
- Knitting together the wider skills and employment offer including
- traineeships, apprenticeships, employment programmes, wrap-around support and the skills for jobs response to the COVID 19 pandemic
- Collaborative working – MCA and providers and provider to provider
- ‘Place making’ – a strong sense of identity and accountability for delivering and making a difference ‘in a place’. Requires networking with other South Yorkshire providers, employers and partners including local authorities to ensure provision fits needs
- Recognition that this is a transition year – we want to listen, learn and improve the skills offer available to residents
- Transparent and open – flag issues early.
Funding and Performance Management Rules for ASF
SYMCA's Funding and Performance Management Rules set out the funding and performance management rules that apply to all learning organisations who receive ASF funding from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
Download SYMCA's Funding and Performance Management Rules (PDF, 2.3MB)
Payment and Performance Management Framework
SYMCA's Payment and Performance Management Framework sets out the funding and performance management information for independent training and grant-funded learning organisations in receipt of devolved Combined Authority Adult Skills Fund (ASF) and Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ) funding for provision starting 1st August 2024.
Download SYMCA's Payment and Performance Management Framework (PDF, 1.7MB)
Funding Rates and Formulas
SYMCA's Funding Rates and Formulas sets out the funding rates and formulas for independent training and grant-funded learning organisations in receipt of devolved Combined Authority Adult Skills Fund (ASF) and Free Courses for Jobs (FCFJ) funding for provision starting 1st August 2024.
Download SYMCA's Funding Rates and Formulas (PDF, 2MB)
Skills Bootcamps - Funding and Performance Management Rules
SYMCA's Funding and Performance Management Rules for Skills Bootcamps, which set out the funding and performance management rules that apply to all providers of education and training who receive funding for Skills Bootcamps from the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority.
Download SYMCA's Funding and Performance Management Rules for Skills Bootcamps 2024/25 (PDF, 824KB)
Frequently Asked Questions following the Onboarding Event:
More on Adult Education Budget
To find out more about the Adult Education Budget visit our dedicated page.