Pupil Equity Funding (PEF) Flexible Framework
Description: The Scottish Government has committed to providing additional funding in the form of Pupil Equity Funding (PEF), to schools as part of the Scottish Attainment Challenge programme. This funding is allocated directly to schools and is aimed at closing the poverty related attainment gap. The aim of this framework agreement is to allow schools to contract compliantly with providers who will be able to support the pupil equity fund.
Summary: Dumfries and Galloway Council is creating a flexible framework so schools can buy services supporting the Scottish Attainment Challenge and its aim of reducing the poverty-related attainment gap. Work is delivered in schools across Dumfries and Galloway. The 15 service areas cover activity-based learning; counselling, support and advice; creative engagement; external tutoring; pupil workshops; parental support and family learning; community engagement; mentoring; educational assessment; educational leadership; pupil leadership; developing the young workforce; out-of-school clubs; residential provision; and miscellaneous services such as pet therapy, beekeeping and massage in schools. Providers may support pupils, families and the wider community through learning, wellbeing, advice, assessment, clubs and other tailored activities.