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Understand what Local Authorities look for in AP providers and how to strengthen your quality, compliance, impact and commissioning readines Understanding What Local Authorities WantUnderstanding expectations, strengthening your offer and becoming a provider Local Authorities can confidently work with. Join us for a full-day practical training session designed to help Alternative Provision providers better understand what Local Authorities are looking for when identifying, commissioning and working with provision. Working successfully with Local Authorities involves much more than delivering a good service. Providers need to demonstrate quality, safeguarding, compliance, measurable outcomes and value, while being able to clearly communicate the impact of their provision. This session will explore what Local Authorities want to see from Alternative Provision providers, helping you review your current offer, identify potential gaps and strengthen your organisation's readiness for commissioning opportunities. What will the training cover? Throughout the day, we will explore: What Local Authorities look for when considering Alternative Provision providers Understanding commissioning expectations and priorities What makes a provision attractive to commissioners Demonstrating strong safeguarding and compliance Policies, procedures and documentation you should have in place Evidencing the quality and safety of your provision Curriculum, education and progression expectations Demonstrating meaningful outcomes for children and young people Attendance, engagement and progress reporting Evidencing wider outcomes, including wellbeing, confidence and preparation for next steps Understanding the importance of data and impact reporting Quality assurance and continuous improvement Demonstrating value for money Responding to referrals professionally and effectively Building positive relationships with Local Authorities, schools and commissioners Understanding procurement, frameworks and tender opportunities Presenting your provision clearly within applications and submissions Common gaps that can prevent providers from being commissioning-ready Practical steps you can take to strengthen your provision and offer Who is this training for? This training is particularly relevant for: Alternative Provision owners and directors New and developing AP providers Provision managers and senior leaders Business development and operations leads Quality assurance and compliance leads Providers looking to secure more referrals Organisations looking to work with Local Authorities Providers preparing for frameworks, tenders or commissioning opportunities Whether you are a new provider looking to understand how Local Authority commissioning works or an established provision wanting to strengthen your position, this session will provide practical insight into the standards and evidence commissioners are likely to expect. Ticket Information Full-Day Training £100 + VAT per person Your place includes: Full-day specialist training Breakfast and lunch Open Awards accreditation Practical guidance and resources to help strengthen your provision Booking & Payment All attendees must book their place through Eventbrite to secure a ticket. If your organisation is part of the Provisions Plus+ subscribed network, your place will be managed in line with your subscription benefits. If you are not part of the subscribed network, please still secure your place through Eventbrite. Following registration, Provisions Plus+ will issue an invoice for £100 + VAT per person. Please ensure that you provide the correct contact and organisation details when registering so that we can process your booking and invoice where required. Places are limited and advance booking is essential. Leave the day with a clearer understanding of what Local Authorities expect, how to demonstrate the quality and impact of your provision, and the practical steps you can take to become more commissioning-ready.

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