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    ContractsIndependent SEND Partnership Scrutineer
    Closed contract

    Independent SEND Partnership Scrutineer

    Tender closed
    20 Jul 2026
    6 weeks ago

    Commission an independent scrutineer to oversee and challenge Northumberland's SEND partnership, ensuring effective multiagency collaboration and improved outcomes for children with special educational needs.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· North EastPublished 10 Jul 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Tender closed
    20 Jul 2026
    6 weeks ago
    Tender deadline passed on 20 Jul 2026.

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    • Tender closed
      20 Jul 2026
      1 months ago
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      North East

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    Closed

    Tender closed on 20 Jul 2026. Awaiting award.

    10 Jul 2026Today20 Jul 2026

    Brief

    Northumberland County Council is seeking an experienced independent provider to scrutinize and challenge the Northumberland Strategic SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) Partnership. The successful provider will deliver independent oversight, constructive challenge, and objective assurance to help the partnership improve outcomes, experiences, and inclusion for children and young people with SEND and their families. Key responsibilities include: • Providing assurance on the effectiveness of local multiagency SEND arrangements, focusing on practice quality, co-production with families, and real-world impact • Amplifying the voices of children, young people, and families in decision-making and quality assurance processes • Delivering independent assessment of SEND improvement initiatives, tracking progress against inspection findings and the Local Area SEND Reform Plan • Chairing quarterly Partnership Board meetings and providing scrutiny across all partnership workstreams and subgroups • Holding partners accountable for their SEND responsibilities across education, health, and care services The role evolves with the national SEND reform programme (2026-2035) and aligns with the Local SEND Reform Plan and Local Partnership Maturity Assessment. This is a strategic leadership position requiring strong experience in SEND policy, multiagency coordination, and independent assurance.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06c8c2
    NC
    Buyer
    NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL
    Sector
    Education & Training