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.

Content

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.