1. Consultancy Services (ref: 664)The Education and Learning lotA simple guide for schools and academies looking forprofessional consultancy advice specific to the education sector.October 2014

2. Set up in 2013 as a direct response to the needs ofeducation establishments like yours.ESPOs Professional Servicesteam.The Education and Learning lotwas specifically created for theeducation sector. 3. Professional advice covering Academy conversion Adult education Behavioural programmes Curriculum development and learning Early years development Healthy school programmes School admissions School excellence programmes School improvement plans School remodelling programmes 4. Six suppliers are available under the frameworkoffering a wide range of education specificconsultancy experience: Babcock 4S Excellence in Business HOST Policy Research Mouchel PTS Consulting Group RedQuadrant 5. Identifying and making savings Change implementation and management Project management Research and evaluation services Mentoring and support for major transformationsAnd much moreExperienced in 6. Thameside Primary AcademyThe need: Provide support to the failing infant andjunior schools recently converted into academies.Project consultancy requirements: Leadership styles Teaching and learning methods Curriculum, safeguarding and newgovernance arrangements A complete rewrite of school policies A new staffing structure Marketing in the local community Establishing a financial model Stakeholder engagementCase study provided by PTS Consulting Group 7. The Voyager AcademyThe need: To improve behaviour, attendance andmotivation of pupils to achieve higher success in theirschool lives.Project consultancy requirements: Curriculum and staff re-organisation Improved policies on behaviour andattendance Mapping out of progression andpathways available to pupils Engagement with the local communityCase study provided by PTS Consulting Group 8. Key Benefits Tailored, flexible support with long lasting effect. Take advantage of industry experts withdemonstrable experience. Get peace of mind from choosing a supplier witha proven track record. All your consulting needs met by a singleprovider. Take the stress out of complex projects. Create sustainable solutions for your school oracademy. 9. Because of theirexisting knowledge andcontacts they were ableto hit the ground runningon a project with a veryshort turnaround time,which enabledmilestones to be hit in atimely manner.The National Apprenticeship ServiceQuote provided by HOST Policy Research 10. How to use this framework Call off - Selecting the supplierwhich offers best value for moneyin terms of their day rates. Further competition Run amini-tender exercise amongst thesix suppliers.Save time and money with ESPO frameworks 11. RememberESPO frameworks are: All free to access All fully compliant with EU and UKprocurement regulations All suppliers are checked in advance tomeet strict quality standards All include pre-agreed terms andconditions 12. Get in touchProfessional Services team:Michelle Brankovict: 0116 294 4006e: profservices@espo.orgThank you for listening.