{"id":74024,"date":"2026-04-15T16:15:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-15T15:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/?page_id=74024"},"modified":"2026-04-29T08:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T07:26:09","slug":"non-school-providers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/education-and-learning\/inclusion-in-schools\/aep\/non-school-providers\/","title":{"rendered":"Non-school AEP Open Framework providers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When Devon County Council arranges non\u2011school alternative education provision (AEP), we will usually work with providers who are part of our Open Framework<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Providers on the Open Framework have applied through a legal tender process and have passed a range of quality checks and due\u2011diligence tests. We continue to work with these providers to monitor the quality of their services and the outcomes for children and young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Providers who aren’t currently on the Open Framework will have an opportunity once a year to apply to join. Providers who would like more information can contact the SEND Commissioning and Contracts Team at: educate.inclusionlearningcommissioning-mailbox@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Open Framework provider list (April 2026)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The type of support and services offered by non\u2011school AEP providers varies greatly<\/strong>. Some offer tutoring, coaching or mentoring support (either in person or on-line). Others offer practical activities, for example, Forest Schools, animal, or sports-based activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve grouped details of the non-schools AEP providers and services that are part of the Open Framework as of April 2026<\/strong> into service groups, to help parents and carers see what’s available. Some providers offer more than one type of service, so they may appear in more than one service group. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Developing a public provider directory<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During 2026, and in response to feedback from parents and carers, we’d like to work with families to develop a public directory of our Open Framework non\u2011school AEP providers, building on the information currently available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a parent or carer and would like to be involved, please send your name and contact details to the SEND Commissioning and Contracts Team at: educate.inclusionlearningcommissioning-mailbox@devon.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n