DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract

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Evaluation of Trial Extension of SEND Tribunal Powers

Awarded 15 Dec 2017

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Awarded15 Dec 2017

Value£199,864.00

SupplierI.F.F RESEARCH LIMITED

AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryEducation & Training

Ended 6y 2mo ago2y 9mo term

Awarded 15 Dec 2017Expired 30 Aug 2020

About

The Department for Education awarded a contract to I.F.F Research Limited for a multi-mode process and perception evaluation of a two-year national trial beginning early 2018 to extend the powers of the First-tier Tribunal Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) to make non-binding recommendations about health and social care aspects of Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans alongside educational aspects.

The evaluation assessed whether the extended powers were implemented as intended and whether they are deliverable and sustainable; tested processes and user satisfaction; provided indicative evidence on impact on children and young people with SEND and on commissioners and services; assessed wider implications for health and care sectors and the broader SEND system; and reviewed lessons for improving the SEND system to prevent and resolve disagreements.

The contract value was AUD 199,864.

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