Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c6c-b281-7144-9ed7-9816868ed8b2/provision-of-inclusion-expert-resource-for-the-standards-and-testing-agency-sta closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Provision of Inclusion Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA-0288) [Department for Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) Open field Estimated value £335,000 Published 1 Sept 2021 Deadline Closed 2 Nov 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), an executive agency of the Department for Education (DfE) is looking to recruit a pool of Inclusion Experts with a range of specialisms to ensure that the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 tests it develops are inclusive and accessible for all. As part of the process of developing all assessments, STA includes an Inclusion Review to ensure that our test materials are accessible to children with a range of special educational needs, that they are representative of our diverse society and free from stereotypes or any form of bias. The inclusion reviews are carried out by experts with significant knowledge and experience of working with children with a broad range of sensory and learning disabilities, including experts in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), visual impairments, hearing impairments, dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism, behavioural and language development etc. Expertise is also required in working with pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL). The Representation and Diversity reviewers ensure that the materials show a range of ethnic, religious and social groups in positive and non-stereotypical ways. The reviewers provide thorough and detailed feedback on the test materials that are in development. Following this feedback, we alter or remove any texts / items that may pose unfair challenges to children with protected characteristics. STA is looking for individuals or organisations with strong knowledge, expertise and prior experience of working within the field of inclusion and diversity. The specific fields for which we require specialists include: - Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) - Behavioural development - English as an additional language (EAL) - Hearing impairments (HI) - Language development and communication (including dyslexia) - Representation and diversity - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - SEND (including physical disabilities) - Visual impairments (VI) For the Representation and Diversity review, we would encourage representatives from, or people with a proven track record in advocating for, any: - ethnicity - religious groups - groups with protected characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, 2010 Additional information: ### More information Please email copying if you would like more information or have any queries about this procurement. ### How to apply Please follow the instructions provided in the tender documentation. If you have any issues downloading the ITT document, please email ." 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