Tertiary Education and Training (Funding and Governance) (Scotland) Bill - Island Community Impact Assessment (ICIA)

Assessment

Does your assessment identify any unique impacts on island communities? No

• Demographic
• Economic
• Gaelic
• Social

Does your assessment identify any potential barriers or wider impacts? No

Are there mitigations already in place for these impacts raised? N/A

This ICIA assesses only the impact of the provisions included within the Bill and not the policy evolution and development which it enables, particularly around apprenticeship delivery.

This assessment has not identified any potential impacts, including through the public consultation, which would have an effect on or between island communities which is significantly different from the effect on other communities.

The Bill is expected to enable significant positive changes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the delivery of National Training Programmes, apprenticeships and work-based learning. The Bill, of itself, does not have an impact on those who engage with and form part of the post-school education and skills system such as learners, employers, institutions, and other training providers. It will be how the statutory functions are exercised (which will be the subject of future impact assessments) which will be significant.

The Bill does enable Scottish Ministers to secure NTP provision that can be targeted locally or regionally, but otherwise it is not regional or area-based, nor is it aimed at particular communities. The Bill is intended to benefit all communities in Scotland. Any subsequent policies enabled by the Bill will be assessed and an ICIA will be undertaken where appropriate as policies are developed.

It was therefore not considered necessary to conduct a full Island Communities Impact Assessment.

ICIA authorised by:

Naureen Ahmad
Deputy Director

24 January 2024