Following Bradford LEA's critical OfSTED inspection of 2000, Bradford Council decided to establish a strategic partnership for the provision of school-focused educational services.  This involved the procurement of a direct service provider who would work in partnership with and under contract to the Council.  The contract was awarded to Serco which took up its responsibilities in the contract under the name of Education Bradford in July 2001.  It is a ten year contract and the largest of its type in Europe.

Education Bradford is one part of a strategic partnership for education in Bradford. The other partners are the Council and schools.

Education In Bradford Pages on Bradford Council's Website

Division of responsibilities between the Council and Education Bradford

The document 'Division of Responsibilities' highlights the partnership between the Council and EB, and is intended to assist in identifying contacts, whether in EB or in other partner agencies.  The document lists key functions in Children's Services and indicates where partners have lead responsibility and also where responsibilities are shared. This document will be updated every three months.