Accredited Level 3 SENCO Training for Early Years Providers Across England
Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedAccredited Level 3 SENCO Training for Early Years Providers Across England
Awarded 29 Apr 2025
Awarded29 Apr 2025
Value£945,453.00
SupplierBest Practice Network Ltd
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 7mo ago11mo term
Awarded 29 Apr 2025Expired 30 Mar 2026
About
Department for Education awarded a contract to Best Practice Network Ltd for the delivery of accredited Level 3 Early Years Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCO) training to a minimum of 1,000 SENCOs working in group-based and childminder settings across England.
The training aimed to increase the number of Level 3 qualified SENCOs equipped to fulfill the role as described in the SEND code of practice, including ensuring educators understand their responsibilities to children with SEND, advising and supporting colleagues, involving parents, and liaising with external professionals.
The contract value was AUD 945,453.
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