DDP PACE Training to Support the Transformation of Welsh Local Authorities Children’s Services

We are seeking a suitably skilled and experienced supplier to deliver further DDP PACE training to approximately five to seven local authorities in Wales. This will include a mix of returning authorities opening new residential children’s homes and authorities new to this offer.

Training Delivery For each local authority, training must be delivered in person over two consecutive days at a local venue. Training must be comprehensive, engaging and interactive, with practical learning tailored to residential children’s home teams.

Given the varied experience levels across teams, suppliers must demonstrate flexibility in adapting the level and focus of training. Training delivery dates will be aligned with the recruitment and registration of new homes and the needs of restructured, operational homes.

The supplier must therefore be able to demonstrate flexibility and accommodate short‑notice delivery where required. Follow‑up Support and Evaluation Following training, the supplier must provide follow‑up virtual therapeutic consultation over a six‑month period, comprising four 2‑hour sessions with teams and four 1‑hour sessions with management, to support the embedding of PACE practice.

This support must also provide reflective feedback on team development, emerging themes and ongoing challenges, and identify any additional support needs. Costs for follow‑up support must be included in the Financial Response.

For each local authority, an end‑of‑intervention evaluation report is required, covering engagement, barriers, themes, impacts, outcomes, and illustrative quotes or case examples. Sustainability This phase of training will place a strong emphasis on sustainability, including options for additional training or the development of supervision and induction resources to support the continued embedding of PACE principles beyond the funded intervention period.