Mandatory Qualification for Sensory Impairment Tender

Tender description

It is a legal requirement for teachers of classes of pupils with sensory impairments to hold a mandatory qualification in sensory impairment (MQSI). This is a masters level course typically taken part-time over two years. This Opportunity Notice is regarding the tender to approve providers of MQSIs from the start of academic year 2023/2024. A full specification for the providers will be attached with the tender pack, the overarching aims of the MQSI's are: • To ensure a supply of teachers of children with visual, hearing and multi-sensory impairment, including those providing support in mainstream schools. • To ensure a high-quality, sustainable and resilient qualifications market that that supports high quality outcomes for children with sensory impairment. This tender is due to go live week commencing 21/03/22. through the Jaggaer E-procurement system. All communications regarding the tender must go through the messaging system within Jaggaer. To bid, please register at: https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html **Please Note: Only Higher Education Providers and other organisations with Taught Degree Awarding Powers are able to provide these qualifications. Please ensure that you have these powers before placing a bid, this will be checked at Qualification stage and, at the authorities discretion, any bidders who do not qualify may not have their bid taken forwards.** Lot 1: Mandatory Qualification for Hearing Impairment Mandatory Qualification for Hearing Impairment Lot 2: Mandatory Qualification for Visual Impairment Mandatory Qualification for Visual Impairment Lot 3: Mandatory Qualification for Multi Sensory Impairment Mandatory Qualification for Multi Sensory Impairment