Stockton-on-Tees Alternative Provision Flexible Framework Agreement

Tender description

Providers awarded a place on this framework will be either a School registered to provide alternative education or an unregistered Provider that offers alternative provision. The framework is expected to be used by staff from Schools, academies Pupil Referral Unit and specialist Providers including the Council's own specialist teams. It will offer these professionals a variety of quality assured alternative provision that meets the Department of Education's statutory requirements and definition of good quality alternative provision. Lot 1: Secondary (KS3 and KS4) Alternative Provision (Education) Service - must provide education with a focus on achieving academic qualifications (GCSE or alternatives) to ensure that pupils are ready to make a successful transition into post 16 education or training. Lot 2: Secondary - Day Exclusion (KS3 - KS4) Alternative Provision (Education) Service - must provide education from day six for any pupil who has a permanent exclusion from their mainstream School, so that they can continue with their education with the minimum of disruption. Lot 3: Secondary - Alternative Curriculum and Enrichment Service must provide a creative and alternative programme that enhances or provides an alternative curriculum. The service will be to provide tailored support for pupils who are disengaged with learning in the classroom or face challenges with the pace of a classroom curriculum.