Kent County Council · Awarded contract

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Review of State-Funded Special Schools in Kent

Awarded 17 May 2023

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Awarded17 May 2023

Value£48,000.00

SupplierPlace Group Ltd

AgencyKent County Council

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryEducation & Training

Ended 3y 3mo ago2mo term

Awarded 17 May 2023Expired 24 July 2023

About

Kent County Council awarded a contract to Place Group Ltd for a review of state-funded special schools in Kent.

The review established an understanding of the current position, assessed gaps between current state and future requirements, and made recommendations for actions and resources required, phasing changes to meet need without destabilising provision.

The outcomes informed sufficiency planning for specialist education pathways and a three to five-year plan for delivery of affordable special education, in line with Safety Valve Programme targets.

The review complemented a parallel review of Specialist Resource Provision in mainstream schools to contribute to medium to long term equitable provision of suitable state-funded education pathways for children with an EHC Plan across the County and within a district.

The provider worked with Local Authority officers and engaged special school head teachers.

The contract value was AUD 48,000.

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