Purpose

A decision is being sought to request approval
for an exemption from the Contract Procedure Rules to make a direct
contract award to the Kingfisher Learning Trust to deliver
training, support and coaching for the Better Communication
Team.
The Kingfisher Learning Trust is unique in having a member of the
team from Oldham who completed DfE Early Years Professional
Development Tutor Champion, alongside other elements of trained
trainer for other programmes such as Making it REAL that are
delivered in Oldham including Sign Along, which are integral to the
coaching and support as part of the Better Communication Team
This report seeks approval for an exemption from the Contract
Procedure Rules to enable a direct contract award to be made to the
Kingfisher Learning Trust for their specialist expertise to support
the Better Communication Team in Oldham by providing specialist
coaching and training to improve outcomes for children in Oldham in
speech, language and communication

Content

RESOLVED - That:
The Kingfisher Learning Trust also has in depth knowledge of the
education system in Oldham and existing relationships with the
early years sector, which is critical in enabling them to work at
pace with the high levels of speech and language needs in Oldham
and increased pressures on the core Speech and language service
with lengthy waiting lists.
The programme of activity available from the service provider
complements the SALT services which are being delivered by NCA
under a contract with the CCG by increasing capacity, thus securing
a consistent and cohesive offer to schools and early years
providers.