STA-0323 - Braille Quality Assurance Framework 2024 - 2026

The Standards and Testing Agency, an executive agency of the Department for Education, is looking to recruit Braille experts to quality assure modified Braille versions of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 National Curriculum tests to ensure that these are accurate, accessible and fit for purpose.

The national curriculum tests include the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check, English reading test (key stage 1 and key stage 2), English grammar, punctuation and spelling test (key stage 1 and key stage 2) and mathematics test (key stage 1 and key stage 2).

We are looking for individuals or organisations with excellent knowledge of contracted Braille (for key stage 2) and uncontracted Unified English Braille (for key stage 1) as well as experience of proofing complex Braille materials.

The successful Braille experts will: • have experience of proof-reading print-based materials • have experience in quality assuring Braille materials • have expertise in reviewing materials used in education settings • be flexible and available to review materials in various STA office locations, as and when required, in agreement with the relevant project team

This is not a full time position and requires availability only during the proofing windows.

Please note that the closing date for all bids is 24 May 2024 at 12:00 and any clarification questions must be received no later than 10 May 2024 at 12:00.

For more information, please see the invitation to tender (ITT) for the provision of the Braille Quality Assurance resource (ref: STA-0323).