POSTPONED - University of Sunderland - Student Knowledge Enhancement (SKE) Training Courses

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The Faculty of Education & Society, within the University of Sunderland, as an Accredited Provider and Awarding Body responsible for delivering initial teacher training (ITT) to graduates, is looking to form a partnership with an established Students Knowledge Enhancement trainer. The successful bidder will provide elements of online training and support to students, whom the Authority have identified (at the recruitment selection stage) as requiring further development and enhancement in their knowledge of a specific subject area to maximise their potential. The ultimate aim is to ensure our students' have the suitable level of knowledge and skills to embark on the PGCE teaching profession programme ran by the Faculty of Education & Society. The course is currently not available to International students'.

Training Needs The successful bidder will provide online training tailor-made to each individual student, which will then be enhanced with a blended training including face to face training provided by the University of Sunderland. The subjects currently required include Maths and individual Sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) , however additional courses may be required in the future.

This will be a partnership approach, therefore student engagement and support from the successful bidder is essential, especially following up progress, recording abilities, and ensuring the individual completes all necessary training to meet the levels for the course requirements, whilst ensuring the Authority is updated with progress on a regular basis, and the evidence and collection of data meets the DfE requirements. Potential contract spend is up to £180,000 GBP over the lifetime of the contract.

All courses are to be taught in English, and the successful supplier must registered on the DfE list of approved SKE providers. Any future changes or non-inclusion on any forthcoming frameworks may result in having to cancel the contract. All training and support must be delivered by an accredited/QTS approved training provider.

The proposed training is required from May 2020 until November 2020 (subject to further funding there may be an opportunity for an extension of a year).

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Additional information: Please note this tender is currently suspended

Funding Type (WEFO or EU) : DfE

Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No