How to win: Provision of Experts at Hand Outreach Services

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Medway Council is seeking to commission providers to deliver the Experts at Hand Partnership, a key element of the Council's SEND and Inclusion Reform Programme. The overarching aim of the programme is to increase the confidence, knowledge and capability of mainstream schools, settings and practitioners to meet the needs of children and young people with SEND through access to specialist expertise, workforce development, collaboration and system-wide improvement. The programme is founded on the principle that specialist expertise should be shared across the system to build sustainable capacity, strengthen inclusive practice and improve outcomes for children and young people. Delivery may include: •Consultation and coaching for schools and settings. •Workforce development, training and professional learning opportunities. •SEND leadership development and support for SENDCOs. •Communities of Practice and peer-to-peer learning. •Inclusion reviews and support for the implementation of Ordinarily Available Provision (OAP). •Development of resources, tools and practical guidance to support inclusive practice. •Parent, carer and stakeholder engagement activities. •Co-production and partic

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• ✓Start early: it closes 20 November 2026 and a strong bid takes iteration.

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