ESF in London 2014-20

Tawhid QureshiEuropean Programmes Manager

European Programmes Management Unit Greater London Authority

Thursday 4th December 2014

Today’s presentation will cover…

• What’s new for 2014-20?

• The development process

• Programme priorities

• Challenges and opportunities

The New Programme

• London allocated c.£448m ESF + £37m YEI

• Role of the LEP; driving strategic priorities

• Role of Opt-In Organisations; SFA, DWP and Big Lottery. London Councils and GLA to act as local match funders.

The Development Process

• Wide ranging consultation ESIF strategy online public consultation LVSC, Age UK, Inclusion London, 6 growth

Boroughs

• Task and Finish Groups Iterative process From commissioning templates to

specifications

Programme PrioritiesThe Programme has broadly been split into 3 areas;

•Young People (15-24) - Preventative NEET, NEET Outreach, Targeted NEET interventions, Enhancing the London Careers Offer, Creating Careers Clusters

•Adult Employment - Employment Support for Parents, Families, People with Disabilities, Older People, Carers, BAME Women, those living in social housing

•Adult Skills - Low pay & progression pilots for those cycling in and out of work

Challenges and Opportunities

• “The known unknowns” Programme launch contract geography areas opt-in model

• Unique opportunity incentivised sustained outcomes locally driven priorities

Contacts• www.lep.london/european-structural-investment-funds

• Email: esf@london.gov.uk