Training for Foster Carers
To provide training for foster carers and support workers of unaccompanied asylum seeking children (UASC) who are at risk of going missing from care due to being onward trafficked.
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contract summary
Industry
Education
Location of contract
Any region
Value of contract (£)
£100,000 – £200,000
Published date
25 July 2016
Closing date
12 August 2016
Contract start date
06 September 2016
Contract end date
31 March 2017
Description
We are seeking a supplier to deliver a programme of training that will help build expertise and capacity amongst foster carers and support workers for UASC. The training should enable foster carers and support workers of UASC to; • understand and respond to the particular needs and vulnerabilities of this group of children; and • better understand and recognise the signs of trafficking and quickly gain their trust in order to prevent them from running away from a safe placement. We would expect bidders to demonstrate their experience of delivery in this area with comprehensive knowledge of identifying and caring for trafficked children as well as an understanding of the issues that are particular to UASC. We are looking for bidders with: • A proven track record in delivering good quality training of this nature • Capacity to start delivering training within 6 weeks of the contract being awarded. • Relevant experience with local authorities and placement providers for UASC.
About the buyer
Contact name
Bekah Little
Address
Department for Education, Sanctuary Buildings,
Great Smith Street
London
SW1P 3BT
England
Other information
How to apply
Please apply directly to the buyer using the contact details provided.