Award of Parent Carer Forum Grants for SEND Universal Support
Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedAward of Parent Carer Forum Grants for SEND Universal Support
Awarded 31 Mar 2020
Awarded31 Mar 2020
Value£2,300,000.00
SupplierVarious Local Authorities
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Services & Welfare
Ended 5y 7mo ago12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2020Expired 30 Mar 2021
About
Department for Education awarded a contract to Various Local Authorities for Parent Carer Forum Grants (SEND: Universal).
The grant supports volunteer-run groups of local parents of children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in activities that generate additional membership, aiming to demonstrate greater reach and improved validity of the Parent Carer Forums.
Increased parent representation enhances their impact and influence on local SEND decision-making, a key aim of the SEND reforms.
The contract value is AUD 2,300,000.
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