Education Bradford

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About Education Bradford

Education Bradford is part of Serco which is a FTSE 100 international service company. Serco has been around for 75 years, starting in cinema technology but quickly diversifying into many areas, including in 1989 local government.

In July 2001, Serco signed a 10 year contract with Bradford Metropolitan District Council for the provision of education support services to schools within the district. The contract, known as Education Bradford, is the largest of its type to be awarded to a private sector provider in Europe to date, involving the TUPE transfer of 1172 members and has a contract life value of £360 million.

Education Bradford is responsible for the provision of school improvement services, interfaith provision, special educational needs, learning support, finance, policy and planning, data and research, admissions, exclusions, music, library and outdoor education services.

Education Bradford’s vision is to be a flagship for education. It combines a commitment to public service with the best of private enterprise, working in partnership with Bradford Council and schools to continuously improve education and enhance prospects for the young people of Bradford.

Significant progress has been made with Bradford results improving at a faster rate than the national average. However, there is much still to do to ensure that all young people, whatever their background, fulfil their potential and achieve at the highest levels.

Our objective is for Bradford to become one of the highest performing Cities in the UK with some of the very best schools.