The County Council currently commissions the Chichester College Group to deliver education provision for Key Stage 4 pupils aged 14-16, whose educational and developmental needs are deemed to be better suited and supported through a more vocationally based curriculum.
The package of provision, procured in 2021 (decision OKD11(21/22) refers), is known as ‘Freshstart’ and is delivered across selected campuses constituting the Chichester College Group (CCG).
Building on the success of the service to date, it is proposed to continue to commission CCG to offer this provision for a further year. The Interim Assistant Director (Education and Skills) will be asked to approve the award of a contract to the Chichester College Group for the continuation of the provision of services under the ‘Freshstart’ programme.
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Expenditure > £500,000;
Decision status: For Determination
Divisions affected: (All Divisions);
Notice of proposed decision first published: 10/08/2023
Decision due: April 2024 by Assistant Director (Education and Skills) (Claire Hayes)
Lead director: Assistant Director (Education and Skills) (Claire Hayes)
Contact: Andrew Jenkins, Business Development and Partnerships Manager Email: andrew.jenkins@westsussex.gov.uk.
Consultation process
Representations concerning this proposed decision can be made to the Director of Children, Young People and Learning, via the officer contact, by the beginning of the month in which the decision is due to be taken.
Consultees
West Sussex schools with a current Key Stage 4 provision
Democratic Services Contact: Wendy Saunders Tel: 033 022 22553