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Excellence In The Planning & Delivery Of 14-19 Learner Services
Specialist Consultancy Services & Support For Local Authorities, 14-19 Partnerships & Consortia

SECTOR TRAINING EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Successful completion of a DCSF funded consultancy project identifying structures and strategies needed by a Local Authority to address the new 14-19 landscape
Produced a range of models, tools and strategies to be used by Local Authorities to ensure their readiness to deliver 14-19 entitlement
Carried out a major review of all partnership arrangements linked to 14-19 education services for a Children's Services directorate
Produced a range of protocols, procedures and management tools appropriate to the commissioning of 14-19 learner services
Developed frameworks, models and strategies for a successful Pathfinder project
Provided pre and post Stage 2 support for Local Authority regions and sub-regions
Significant senior level experience of collaborative initiatives at local, regional, national and international levels
Nationally acknowledged expertise in post-16 funding and its practical implications
Network of specialist 14-19 consultants

Reviewing 14-19 provision across authorities, partnerships and consortia
Project management and Interim management
Reviewing key structures to meet the challenges of 14-19 reforms
Commissioning of 14-19 Learner Services: best practice in actions and operational frameworks for Local Authorities and their partners
Development of practical management tools to address key issues
Assessing the impact of funding arrangements and developing appropriate strategies
Developing and improving effective strategic relationships with providers
Effective engagement with employers and work based learning providers
Addressing staff capacity issues
Responding to issues arising from feedback on Stage 2 submissions
Developing effective links to the wider economic agenda
Effective Governance models, protocols and procedures
Developing collaborative arrangements for cross-border flows