Alternative Curriculum
Education for All - Delivering the Alternative Curriculum
Increasing numbers of children and young people are not having their learning needs met within a mainstream school environment. This may be because they are struggling to make the transition from primary to secondary school or are at risk of disengaging from mainstream education or being excluded from school due to an underlying behavioural issue.
We currently commission a small number of providers to work in partnership with us to deliver alternative curriculum activities.
The Council’s Additional Support Needs (ASN) Improvement Programme is expanding and diversifying our educational offer to effectively and consistently meet the needs of more children and young people who need additional support.
The Market Positioning Statement
Moray’s first Education for All: Alternative Curriculum Market Positioning Statement has been developed to support micro and social enterprises, voluntary and third sector organisations and businesses with an interest in delivering alternative curriculum activities for our young learners.
The document provides information on the ASN profile in Moray, what alternative curriculum provision is needed now and for the future, and how it will be commissioned.
We are seeking to enhance our current offer by commissioning providers who can offer activities which are aligned to supporting the learning outcomes of our young people. These activities could include outdoor activities, recreational activities or the arts.
How will it work?
Interested parties will be invited to tender through the Council’s Flexible Procurement Framework. This simplified approach sets out the necessary standards required to enter into the contract with Moray Council. Suppliers who meet the minimum requirements they will be on-boarded onto the Framework and will be available to work with any local authority school, subject to a more detailed individual service agreement.
Potential suppliers will be asked to assist Education colleagues in the realisation of the learning outcomes agreed in the education plan for an individual child or young person.
When Will the Framework Go Live?
The Framework and Application documentation are due to be circulated in summer 2023 and we aim to be delivering the alternative curriculum in partnership with suppliers from autumn 2023.