Current Practice in Alternative Provision

Expressions of interest are sought for a contractor to undertake research to investigate current practice relating to exclusions, off site direction and alternative provision in both schools and alternative provision settings. This research is expected to involve a rapid evidence assessment on school practice around pupils at risk of exclusion, telephone interviews with schools and AP setting senior leaders, and qualitative research visits to AP settings involving face to face interviews and focus groups. The research will contribute to the Department's planning for further research and any future reforms to the AP sector. The word limit on Expressions of Interest is 1500 words. This project sits alongside "Alternative Provision Market Analysis" for which the department also invites Expressions of Interest. DFERPPU/2017/064