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Reasons to Support
As a contributor, you step into a role with real visibility and influence. Your involvement will support system reform by ensuring that it doesn’t collapse while waiting.​
This isn’t passive philanthropy. It’s high-leverage, high-integrity support for projects already delivering better outcomes for children - and those that promise short term, measurable savings for the system.
ASAP doesn’t ask for any more time than you wish to spend. It amplifies your voice, builds your networks, and promotes your practice. You’ll be consulted, not buried in admin. Celebrated, not sidelined. And when reform lands? You’ll be one of the organisations who made it possible.
Ways you can Support
There are several ways you can show your support for ASAP and the work we do, and whichever you choose, you'll be directly contributing to improving specialist practice and amplifying unsung sector heroes.
Direct Sponsorship: By directly sponsoring ASAP, you allow us to continue supporting and amplifying the critical work already being undertaken in the sector.
Network Building: Share ASAP with your professional networks, connecting the programme with people who would be interested in sponsoring or submitting a project, growing awareness and reach.
Strategic Partnership: We want to work with companies that share an understanding and a passion for our work. As an expert in your field, you can act as a project validator, endorsing and championing in-project excellence, innovation, and best practice.
To speak to us about how you can get involved with ASAP, simply use our Contact page and we'll be in touch.
Our partnerships
ASAP is privileged to be supported by some of the most experienced and well-respected names in SEND & Alternative Provision (AP) and the wider sector.
From our founding partners - a group of brilliant, dedicated trust leaders committed to driving change, to our sector and government partners who bring outside expertise and enable us to expand our reach; these are the people and organisations supporting what we do.
Founding partners
All pioneers in their own right, below are the first dedicated professionals who committed to supporting ASAP, enabling us to begin our mission.
Sir Mark Grundy
Sir Mark Grundy, former CEO of Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, is known for pioneering digital learning. He transformed schools across the West Midlands through ongoing innovation, aimed at raising standards and championing inclusive, innovative edtech.
Warren
Carratt
Warren Carratt, CEO of Nexus MAT, has led the Trust since its inception in 2016, focusing on inclusive education across South Yorkshire and the East Midlands. His leadership emphasises strategic development and improving outcomes for all learners.
Emma
Bradshaw OBE
Emma Bradshaw OBE, CEO of Alternative Learning Trust, leads in providing education for pupils in SEND & AP settings. Her focus is on inclusive education, supporting students with special educational needs, and promoting positive outcomes for all learners.
Dr Simon
Witham
Known for his dedication to improving outcomes and championing individuality, Dr Simon Witham leads Venn Academy Trust with a passion for inclusion, collaboration, and innovation. He’s helped build a family of schools, creating supportive environments where pupils thrive.
Sector partners
Experts in their respective fields and already supporting the sector with vital services, these are the companies and organisations that support our ongoing efforts to affect change in SEND & AP.
Education Buying
Education Buying, part of 2buy2, is a values-led procurement company supporting schools, MATs, faith groups, charities, and public sector bodies to buy better, save money, and operate sustainably. Focused on compliance, social value, and best practice, it has delivered over £500 million in national procurement solutions.
As an ASAP sector partner, 2buy2 brings commercial expertise to scale high-impact SEND solutions, helping schools and services maximise outcomes while reducing costs.
Department for Work & Pensions
PAG & ASAP work in close collaboration with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) through its Strategic Relationship Team.
Through this partnership, ASAP benefits from a dedicated DWP Account Manager, ensuring streamlined engagement and enabling the programme to connect SEND-focused projects with targeted employment support and opportunities. This collaboration strengthens ASAP’s mission to scale proven, real-world solutions, helping young people with SEND transition successfully into further education, training, and meaningful work.
