Educated Other Than At School

Description

Caerphilly County Borough Council (the “Council”) has established a Framework Agreement for the Provision of Educated Other than at School (EOTAS) that is due to expire on the 31 August 2024. This framework agreement is a new tender opportunity for suitable Providers to apply to join this framework arrangement which shall commence from the 02 September 2024. This Framework is being tendered under the Public Contract Regulations (PCR) 2015, Schedule 3, falling within Regulation 74-77, otherwise known as the Light Touch Regime. The Council wishes to establish a compliant framework agreement to meet the educational requirements for learners who are EOTAS. Refresh Periods - New Providers shall be permitted to apply to join the framework at set times/intervals as advertised by the Council, on a twelve (12) month basis. This period may be shortened or extended, during the validity period of the framework, for example at times where there is poor capacity within the marketplace. The Council shall reserve the right to re-open the framework. A Contract Notice shall be issued via sell2wales to inform the market of the opportunity Lot 1: Caerphilly Educated Other at School Service (EOTAS) aims are to: Ensure early identification and intervention. Minimise as far as possible the interruption to a learner’s normal schooling. Provide a continuity and progression as far as circumstances will allow. Raise achievement and attainment by removing barriers to learning. Achieve reintegration to mainstream schooling for as many pupils as possible, as soon as possible. Secure the best educational outcomes within the context of the learner’s social, emotional and health needs. Promote appropriate vocational and academic education across EOTAS provisions. Reduce the number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET) within the LA. Ensure that the rights and entitlements of vulnerable children and young people are safeguarded. Ensure qualifications offered to learners must meet the Welsh requirements as set out in the Approved Qualifications in Wales database. Provide best value in terms of learner outcomes and value for money. Providers offering this service will need to :- Provide a management structure, necessary infrastructure and capacity to ensure the provision meets learner need and operates safely, effectively and efficiently. Provide a curriculum that meets the individual needs of all learners. At Key Stage 4 the minimum aspiration for learners should be Level 1 Threshold, including English and Mathematics. All curriculum issues will be discussed half termly with an EOTAS Service Team member. Provide curriculum and social skill interventions to meet leaner needs. Be compliant with Child Protection procedures and able to demonstrate a working knowledge and compliance with the All-Wales Child Protection procedures. Demonstrate effective behaviour management in relation to learner need. Be compliant with all statutory responsibilities where learners are single or dual registered, including developing Individual Development Plans (IDPs), and the arrangement and conducting of Person-Centred Reviews for those pupils who have identified ALN. Provide all Post 14 learners with access to Careers Wales interviews and where appropriate provide a work-related placement. Ensure all teaching staff have the relevant teaching qualifications specific to those specialist areas of the curriculum in English and Mathematics. Ensure there is no discrimination directly or indirectly on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, disability, colour, ethnic and national origin in any terms of employment of the service delivery. Ensure all staff involved in the provision undergo and maintain a successful Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check in accordance with the conditions of this Framework throughout the lifetime of the agreement period. Attend Provider Network meetings on a termly basis. Attend the LA Child Protection training. Comply with health and safety requirements Full details are in the ITT Additional information: Please note the framework agreement is from the 02 September 2024 - 31 August 2027 with the option to extend for up to a further period of twelve (12) months. The estimated spend includes the option to extend The estimated spend may increase or decrease depending on the needs of individuals. This provision is supporting the Councils provision for EOTAS