Development of Best Practice Guidance for SEN Units and Resourced Provision in Mainstream Schools
Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedDevelopment of Best Practice Guidance for SEN Units and Resourced Provision in Mainstream Schools
Awarded 28 Sep 2025
Awarded28 Sep 2025
Value£119,341.00
SupplierNational Children's Bureau
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 8mo ago5mo term
Awarded 28 Sept 2025Expired 28 Feb 2026
About
Department for Education awarded a contract to National Children's Bureau for the development of best practice guidance for operating and setting up SEN units, resourced provision, and pupil support units within mainstream schools.
The National Children's Bureau will act as the Delivery Partner, working in collaboration with the Department for Education to engage lead practitioners and stakeholders, coordinate working groups, and produce interim and final guidance.
The programme runs from September 2025 to February 2026, with key milestones including practitioner engagement, stakeholder workshops, and publication of guidance hosted on gov.uk.
The contract value is AUD 119,341.
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