Jasbir Jhas, Senior Adviser, introduced the item. She provided a brief update on skills and employment work.

Bushra Jamil, Adviser, introduced the LGA paper on good careers guidance.

Decision:

1.    Members noted the update.

2.    Members were invited to submit comments on Appendix B.

Action:

1.    The LGA’s response to the green paper to be circulated to lead members for approval on the 8 Feb.