The report of the Strategic Director Children’s Services (Document “BE” ) provides an update of the Industrial Centres of Excellence and Bradford Pathways including details of achievements and future plans.

The report highlights the progress of the Districts Careers and Technical Education approach particularly in respect of the Industrial Centres of Excellence (ICE).  It also includes the considerations that have shaped the development of the Plan and the next steps, subject to approval of the Plan by the Executive.

Recommended -

(1)       That the content of Document “BE” be noted, that the continued success of the Careers and Technical Education approach for young people across the district be welcomed, and that members promote it with their networks.

(2)       That the Careers and Technical Education (CTE) plan (Appendix 1 to Document “BE”) be approved and the CTE partnership core team as the single point of contact for schools and employers to engage with Careers and Technical Education Provision be supported. 

Children’s Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee                                                               (Jenny Cryer – 01274 432438)

Recommended -

(1)       That the content of Document “BE” be noted, that the continued success of the Careers and Technical Education approach for young people across the district be welcomed, and that members promote it with their networks.

(2)       That the Careers and Technical Education (CTE) plan (Appendix 1 to Document “BE”) be approved and the CTE partnership core team as the single point of contact for schools and employers to engage with Careers and Technical Education Provision be supported. 

Children’s Services Overview & Scrutiny Committee                                                               (Jenny Cryer – 01274 432438)