Independent FE Consultancy
Commissioned to undertake a comprehensive independent review of Learner Financial Support for a large multi-site Further Education provider.
The project included evidence gathering, staff and stakeholder consultation, funding-compliance review, policy development, governance and quality-assurance arrangements, workforce and operating-model review, and development of a practical implementation framework for senior leadership.
Education Funding Solutions provides flexible support tailored to the needs of schools, academies, trusts, colleges and educational charities.
Funding Research
Identifying funding opportunities can be time-consuming. Funding research services help organisations identify grants and funding streams that align with their priorities, projects and strategic objectives.
Services include:
Funding searches
Grant identification
Funding alerts
Opportunity assessments
Bid Review
A fresh pair of eyes can make a significant difference to a funding application.
Bid review services include:
Compliance checks
Review against funding criteria
Suggestions for improvement
Proofreading and editing
Bid Writing
Support is available throughout the bid-writing process, from initial planning through to submission.
Services include:
Information gathering
Drafting responses
Evidence collation
Editing and proofreading
Submission support
Reporting and Evaluation
Many funders require evidence of impact and outcomes following successful applications.
Support includes:
Project reports
Outcome reporting
Evaluation summaries
Evidence collection frameworks
Fees
Support is tailored to the scope and requirements of each organisation.
Funding and bid-writing services may be provided on an hourly, fixed-fee or project basis.
Consultancy assignments are quoted separately according to the scope, complexity and anticipated duration of the work.
A clear quotation will always be agreed before work begins.