Decision details

In year 5 of the Opportunity Area (OA) programme it is essential to ensure continuous delivery of ongoing activities and the prompt start of new activities to maximise our impact on educational outcomes for the children and young people of Oldham.
This report seeks approval to commission external organisations to deliver elements of the Oldham Opportunity Area programme in year 5 (AY 2021/22). This request is in line with the delegated authority detailed in the OA Year 5 Cabinet Paper approved on the 26 July 2021

RESOLVED - That:
Approve the commissioning of external organisations as detailed in appendices x to deliver the Opportunity Area year 5 plan

Option 1 - Approve the commissioning of external organisations as detailed in appendices x to deliver the Opportunity Area year 5 plan. This option is recommended as it will enable the OA programme deliver in a timely and effective way by enabling partners to start delivery from the 1 September 2021.
Option 2 - Do not approve the commissioning of external organisations. This is not recommended as it could result in gaps in activities or cancelled activities which would disrupt the delivery of the programme in the Oldham education system and put at risk the impact of the Opportunity Area year 5 programme.

Option 2

Consultation has taken place with Cllr Mushtaq via the OA Partnership Board, The OA year 5 cabinet paper and through direct briefings