Alternative Education Provision - Flexible Purchasing System
Bury CouncilEstimated Value
Up to £297,361
Deadline
19 July 2019
Published
24 June 2019
Type
services
Overview
Alternative Provision is recognised as an important element in the education offer for Bury children and young people. Within Bury, Alternative Provision is used to meet statutory requirements and is used in a number of circumstances, including for those at risk of exclusion or who are disengaging from learning, in managing behaviour in schools, improving attendance and supporting the SEMH (Social, Emotional and Mental Health) needs of pupils Bury Council is seeking to establish an Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) in order to meet Bury's statutory duty to arrange suitable full-time education for permanently excluded pupils, and for other pupils who, because of illness or other reasons, would not receive suitable education without such provision.
The Flexible Purchasing System is intended for use by Bury Council's Special Educational Needs & Assessment (SEN) Team, the Virtual School, Schools and other services working with children and young people, and referrals will come from these teams. If you wish to express an interest in this opportunity please visit www.the-chest.org.uk The closing time for completed applications for inclusion on Bury Council's FPS, via The Chest, is 12 noon on Friday 19th July 2019
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Published
24 June 2019
Submission deadline
19 July 2019
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