Clause 70
9:15 am
Jim Knight (Minister of State (Schools and Learners), Department for Children, Schools and Families; South Dorset, Labour)
There are some questions about the timetable and how the triggers will apply. We are still in consultation with people, before the formal consultation, and some things will depend on the circumstances in play.
We expect the powers to be used as a last resort, following various levels of support and challenge from the regional planning group, the sub-regional group, other local authorities, perhaps, Government offices and, certainly, the YPLA, with its regional level of activity, when there is a risk that not enough suitable educational training opportunities will be secured for young people in time. The YPLA will look first to the local delivery system to resolve issues or difficulties, and will be aware of any commissioning problems as they emerge. Local authorities will be expected to resolve those issues, but we need in our back pocket the intervention powers—set out clearly so that everyone understands the policy—so that the YPLA can be effective.