We asked the Department whether it could be more proactive in sharing basic information such as its district provision tool—essentially a list of local provision—with partners, so they could see what people were being referred to, and to see if they could plug gaps or offer alternative provision.63 The Department told us that it would “find a way” to do this.64 The Local Government Association also told us that it would like local mapping of provision, so that there is a clear picture of how ...

We asked the Department whether it could be more proactive in sharing basic information such as its district provision tool—essentially a list of local provision—with partners, so they could see what people were being referred to, and to see if they could plug gaps or offer alternative provision.63 The Department told us that it would “find a way” to do this.64 The Local Government Association also told us that it would like local mapping of provision, so that there is a clear picture of how new support schemes will add value to and align with local activity, and the Co-op group said that ‘continuing engagement and co-creation with employers’ Type: conclusion | Number: 22 | Response status: not_addressed Government response: 6b: PAC Recommendation: The Department should seek regular structured feedback from local authorities and employers on its employment support and: • Publish its district provision tool so others can see and comment on and complement the range of local provision 6