DfE Registered Alternative Education Provision Flexible Purchasing System (FPS

The aim of the project is to create a Flexible Purchasing System (FPS) and identify Providers who can deliver excellent alternative provision for the education of pupils at key stage 3, 4 and 5 by offering a flexible response to those not placed in a mainstream or special school. Registered schools within the Liverpool City Region may apply at any time, the Applications they submit will only be assessed and added to the FPS at 3 periods during each academic year.

The objectives of provision are: • To provide pupils with a rigorous and high-quality alternative to a mainstream curriculum • To offer children and young people who have not previously succeeded in the mainstream system a creative and engaging opportunity to re-join the world of education • To support and raise the attainment of all pupils to ensure that they achieve at the highest level possible • To raise the aspiration of all pupils • To work towards successful transition to post-16 education, employment, or training • Provide a tailored education programme for each young person and personal guidance and support • Offer pupils the opportunity for formal accreditation in several subject areas • Offer access in the wider curriculum to a range of enrichment activities e.g. arts, sports, PSHE, work-related learning

The services will be split into the following Lots: Lot 1 - Alternative education Lot 2 - Alternative education - online learning Lot 3 - Alternative Education Provision for Pupils with an EHCP Lot 3A - Alternative Education Provision for Pupils with an EHCP delivered online Lot 4 - Additional Support Services