Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority is working closely with the Department for Education (DfE) and the Education and Skills Funding Agency to prepare for devolution of the Adult Education Budget from August 2021, subject to being able to satisfy DfE’s readiness conditions. The Adult Education Budget (AEB) aims to engage adults aged 19+ who live in the Sheffield City Region with the learning they need to prepare them for work, an apprenticeship, or further training. The budget covers elements of adult education in colleges, councils, private training providers and community groups for those aged 19 years and above. It does not cover apprenticeships and traineeship funding.