Decision Maker: Co-operative Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Lifelong learning is seeking permission to put in place a new provider framework for the delivery of alternative provision for the coming academic year September 2021 – July 2022.
Having an AP framework will mitigate any risk to secondary school pupils associated with attending non-regulated provision and help with behaviour intervention.
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· Lifelong Learning is seeking permission put in place a new provider framework for the delivery of alternative provision for the coming academic year, September 2021 – July 2022. The framework will allow Sheffield City Council to procure delivery of alternative provision programmes appropriate for school-aged pupils from organisations with an assessed capability and capacity to provide. · Having an AP framework will mitigate any risk to secondary school pupils associated with attending non-regulated provision and help with behaviour intervention. AP providers on the framework will have undertaken due diligence and necessary checks comply with procurement rules and be subject to on-going quality assurance and contract management. · Providers on the framework will be able to bid to provide provision designed for secondary school aged pupils who would benefit from off-site education to re-engage students with the mainstream, school-based curriculum. The creation of a new, 1 year, AP framework agreement will allow the council to undertake review of the delivery of the programme which has been postponed due to the impact the impact of COVID-19. |
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RESOLVED: That Cooperative Executive:-
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Reasons for Decision |
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An Alternative Provision framework can provide vital data for the city as a whole and individual schools relating to cohort characteristics and needs; the take up of provision; progress tracking of individuals and groups; and achievement of learning outcomes thereby contributing to planning and continuous improvement. |
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Alternatives Considered and Rejected |
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There is a risk associated with not regulating the use of Alternative Provision in the secondary sector, specifically secondary schools will continue to use providers which have not been subject to prior due diligence and on-going contract management. Pupils will not receive a planned programme with clear learning outcomes. |
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Any Interest Declared or Dispensation Granted |
None |
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Reason for Exemption if Public/Press Excluded During Consideration |
None |
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Respective Director Responsible for Implementation |
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Executive Director, People Services
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Relevant Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee If Decision Called In |
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Children, Young People and Family Support Scrutiny and Policy Development Committee |
Report author: Kevin Straughan
Publication date: 15/06/2021
Date of decision: 09/06/2021
Decided at meeting: 09/06/2021 - Co-operative Executive
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