Secondary education services

Tender description

There is significant evidence from schools and services in Blackpool that family factors can create major barriers to educational engagement and progress for some young people. Disengagement from education not only leads to poorer educational outcomes but also increases the risk of other community-based issues (e.g. youth crime, drug abuse and other safeguarding concerns). Capacity is needed to help pupils re-engage in the system but also to keep children ‘connected’ who are at significant risk of disengaging at key points of transition. Blackpool Council is seeking to appoint a Service Provider who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet its requirements. There is significant evidence from schools and services in Blackpool that family factors can create major barriers to educational engagement and progress for some young people. Disengagement from education not only leads to poorer educational outcomes but also increases the risk of other community-based issues (e.g. youth crime, drug abuse and other safeguarding concerns). Capacity is needed to help pupils re-engage in the system but also to keep children ‘connected’ who are at significant risk of disengaging at key points of transition. Blackpool Council is seeking to appoint a Service Provider who can clearly demonstrate the ability to meet its requirements.