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The current structure is no longer suitable for the business needs of the service.

RESOLVED - That: the report be approved.

This report seeks exemption from contract procedure rules in order to create a suitable commissioning route for the Council to commission Ruth Miskin Training to deliver a programme of Phonics training, coaching and mentoring support as part of a borough wide Literacy Strategy.
The programme will support schools to develop a consistent approach to teaching Phonics. The intention is to work with and develop the 14 schools that are currently using this approach, as well as bringing on 5 new schools per year over 3 academic years.
The funding will be used to provide:
Launch event (half-day) with Ruth Miskin for headteachers and reading leaders ‘Every child in our school can read’
Ongoing training every September and January for new staff
3 centrally organised two-day trainings – paid for by LA
Reading Leader training One per term for all reading leaders including 121 tutoring to reach slowest progress 20% pupils
RMT project lead data analysis Half termly analysis of school progress data and meeting with Oldham lead and ongoing contact/trouble-shooting/support
Training for new schools/ schools trained over two years ago that have not had termly Development days
Two days in-school training for up to 45 people, two places on a regional training for reading leader/EYFS lead, three Development days – one per term
Support for Read Write Inc. schools trained in last two years
Three Development days – one per term
This request is made in the context of the investment (c£6m) provided to Oldham, as an Opportunity Area (OA), by the Department for Education (DfE). Formal approval for the receipt of the section 31 grant funding to resource the Opportunity Area programme was granted though a Cabinet Report on the 6 June 2016. The OA is committed to joint funding the programme by providing access to funds of up to £50K for the academic year 2019-20.

RESOLVED - That: permission is given to commission Ruth Miskin Training to deliver the programme outlined.

To seek an exemption from the contract procedure rules as stated in 21.3 (j) pg21 of the rules:
Where an extension for a particular period can be justified, for example where a Service review includes the intention to co-terminate relevant Contracts within a reasonable period.
This will ensure continued Medicines Optimisation support for Public Health commissioned services covering the period 1st April 2019 to 31st March 2020.
Over the coming year the single commissioning functions for Oldham Cares will be established. This provides an opportunity to join up commissioning of medicines optimisation support across organisations.

RESOLVED - That:
An exemption from the contract procedure rules as stated in 21.3 (j) pg21 of the rules:
Where an extension for a particular period can be justified, for example where a Service review includes the intention to co-terminate relevant Contracts within a reasonable period.

To seek approval for the Council to uphold its statutory duty and update the expired policy document under the Regulatory Reform (Housing Assistance) (England and Wales) Order (RRO) 2002. In order for a Local Authority (LA) to exercise the powers granted by the RRO, a detailed policy must be produced outlining the types of assistance available to its residents.

RESOLVED - That:
a)The recommendation is for the Council to approve the renewed RRO Policy and implement immediately. Therefore ensuring Oldham adheres to its statutory obligation and continues to provide various types of private sector housing renewals to residents of Oldham Borough.

To award grants to town centre businesses.

RESOLVED - That:
Grants are awarded as described in this report to businesses to assist with town centre growth.

To seek exemption from the Contract Procedure Rules under regulation 21.3 paragraphs (e) of the Contract Procedure Rules in that the Services which are required are of a specialist nature and the provision of the service is urgently required.

RESOLVED - That:
1.To seek exemption from the Contract Procedure Rules to enter directly into a contract with Heritage Project Management for the provision of specialist advice in respect of OMA.
2.To award a contract to the Heritage Project Management for specialist advice in relation to OMA.

To seek approval for the allocation of resources secured through Section 106 planning obligations to fund the planting of 3 x extra heavy standard Oak trees in Delph.

RESOLVED - That:
To allocate £902.37 (including interest) to purchasing and planting 3 x extra heavy Oak trees on the Council open space at Denshaw Road, Delph