DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
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Provision of Professional Policy Advice on SEND Reforms Implementation to the Department for Education

Awarded 31 Mar 2017

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Awarded31 Mar 2017
Value£112,050.00
SupplierAndre Imich Associates
AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
Ended 8y 7mo ago12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2017Expired 30 Mar 2018

About

The Department for Education awarded a contract to Andre Imich Associates for professional policy advice on the implementation of the special educational needs and disability (SEND) reforms, and to monitor, support and challenge progress in local authorities.

The contract, valued at AUD 112,050, supported the reforms introduced under Part 3 of the Children and Families Act 2014, which replaced SEN statements with Education, Health and Care (EHC) plans, required councils to publish a local offer, and introduced personal budgets and mediation.

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