The points listed below would support the future development of employability provision for parents, leading to more sustained outcomes and would likely have an impact on tackling child poverty: Funding A move to multi-annual funding is crucial in removing one of the main barriers to delivering long-term employability provision. Where this isn’t possible, LAs/LEPs would benefit from earlier communication of funding allocations, a better understanding of scope and restrictions of the fund and maximum flexibility in relation to contingent liability/ accruals to allow for future planning and continuity.