Tender: Education Support Services Approved Provider List – East Sussex County Council (EDAPL)

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East Sussex County Council is seeking suppliers to join the Education Division Approved Provider List (EDAPL) to provide external education support services that drive improvements in East Sussex schools, academies, colleges and other educational settings. The Council is inviting suitably qualified consultants and providers to deliver services including training and support for leadership, interim leadership, governance, staff development, curriculum development, moderation and assessment, pedagogy, behaviour and attendance; roles linked to the local authority’s statutory intervention powers under the Department for Education’s Schools Causing Concern Guidance; reviews, challenge and support for leaders and managers; independent chair and interim governance roles; safeguarding support; research and evaluation of practice; development and implementation of new strategies; and project and leadership support. The EDAPL starts 01 October 2024 and ends 30 September 2028 (with the EDAPL in place for four years and an option to extend for up to two years), applications are welcome at any time, there is no cap on the number of Approved Providers, and the annual aggregate expenditure is anticipated to be up to £1,000,000. Providers should be able to work in a hybrid capacity where required; the Division notes that applicants without UK school experience may lack the necessary knowledge of UK school governance, curriculum and assessment or relevant qualifications.