Purpose

The Lancashire Teaching Agency (LTA) provides full/part time supply teachers, teaching assistants and non-classroom based staff to schools within the Lancashire border to fulfil long and short-term vacancy needs. The LTA is used as a vehicle into employment by moving teachers and support staff onto employment contracts in Lancashire schools.

The current agreement commenced on the 1st September 2018 for an initial period of 4 years, the contract was extended in 2022 for a period of 2 years with an option to extend for a further period of 2 years. The latest contract extension will not exceed 31st August 2026.

Decision

Lucy Thompson, Director of People, took the decision to approve the extension for the Lancashire Teaching Agency Provision of Supply Services to Schools to the 31st August 2026, following a review of the contract performance, usage, contract options, feedback, and discussions between the supplier and key stakeholders.