Timeline for the development of LETBs, AHSNs and HEE
The LETB process
Upcoming key dates for AHSNs
Feb - Apr 2012
• Pathfinder LETBs developed organisationally according to their locality needs and worked with other LETBs to submit proposals for shared functions.
• At the end of June they submitted their Operational Models to demonstrate economic viability and set out their governance structures.
June - Oct 2012
• Detailed organisational plans
• Enter into phased operational delegated functions having provided agreed evidence criteria
July 2012
LETB development plans in place and LETB geographies agreed and confirmed
From July 2012
LETB Managing Directors appointed
July – September 2012
Self-assessment of LETBs against authorisation criteria
By October 2012
• Independent LETB Chairs appointed
• Detailed investment plan for 2013/14
• Detailed description of the ambitions and priorities that the LETB will address in its first two years, that will form part of the Five-Year Workforce Skills and Development strategy
• Remainder of LETB executive team appointed (ongoing)
• Operating model developed and agreed by the LETB shadow board
October 2012 –
March 2013
Nov - Apr 2012
• HEE authorisation
• Detailed business plans for 2012-14 developed
• Develop local workforce strategy
• Provide evidence of successful operation of delegated function
March 2013
Five-Year Workforce Skills and Development strategy available for consultation (to start in April)
April 2013
LETBs established
Upcoming key dates for AHSNs:
- 20 July 2012: Aspiring AHSNs were invited to submit an expression of interest to formalise its network by the autumn 2012
- 3 August 2012: Feedback from submissions would be provided and could require further work, and the aspiring network would be issued with guidance on the designation process.
- 30 September 2012: Supporting application materials will need to be submitted.
- October/early November 2012: Panel interviews will take place.
- 30 November 2012: Announcement of designation decision and would either be designated, designatedwith conditions or resubmission.
- 28 February 2013: Resubmission of expressions of interest.
- March-April 2013: Panel interviews.
- 31 May 2013: Designation announcement.