Intro Section

The Government Commercial Agency (GCA) Supply Teachers and Education Recruitment Framework (RM6376) is the approved procurement route for schools, academies and multi-academy trusts to access supply teachers, teaching assistants, SEN staff and permanent education recruitment services.

This hub brings together all of our guidance, training videos and support resources in one place so you can:

✔ Understand how the framework works
✔ Meet compliance requirements
✔ Complete the Short Order Form correctly
✔ Reduce supply teacher costs
✔ Improve Ofsted readiness and audit compliance

Whether you are new to the framework or already using approved suppliers, this page will guide you through every stage.

🎥 Featured Training Videos

📚 GCA Framework Training & Guidance

What is the GCA Supply Teachers Framework?

A full explanation of what RM6376 is, how it works, and why it is now the preferred route for schools.

👉 Framework overview
👉 Who can use it
👉 What staff it covers
👉 Why it replaced CCS

🔗 https://www.manaeducation.co.uk/school-recruitment-agency/gca-framework-rm6376/what-is-the-gca-supply-teachers-framework

GCA Framework Requirements for Academy Trusts

Understand what MATs need to consider when implementing the framework across multiple schools.

👉 Centralised procurement
👉 Compliance expectations
👉 Trust-wide adoption
👉 Governance considerations

🔗 https://www.manaeducation.co.uk/school-recruitment-agency/gca-framework-rm6376/gca-framework-requirements-for-academy-trusts

Reduce Supply Teacher Costs Using GCA

Learn how the framework helps schools control and reduce staffing spend.

👉 Transparent pricing
👉 Capped supplier fees
👉 Better value for money
👉 Reduced agency mark-ups

🔗 https://www.manaeducation.co.uk/school-recruitment-agency/gca-framework-rm6376/reduce-supply-teacher-costs

How the GCA Framework Supports Ofsted Compliance

See how using RM6376 supports inspection readiness and safeguarding compliance.

👉 KCSIE alignment
👉 Audit trail improvements
👉 Safeguarding assurance
👉 Procurement compliance evidence

🔗 https://www.manaeducation.co.uk/school-recruitment-agency/gca-framework-rm6376/how-the-gca-framework-supports-ofsted-compliance

Why Schools Choose Mana Education for GCA

Find out why schools and academy trusts work with Mana Education under the framework.

👉 Approved supplier status
👉 Compliance-led recruitment
👉 Regional coverage
👉 Fast placement turnaround

🔗 https://www.manaeducation.co.uk/school-recruitment-agency/gca-framework-rm6376/why-schools-choose-us-for-the-gca-framework

🧠 How to Use This Hub

This hub is designed to act as your central reference point for all GCA RM6376 information.

Schools and academy trusts should use it to:

• Understand the framework before procurement
• Train staff on correct usage
• Ensure compliance with DfE expectations
• Support internal approval and governance processes
• Reduce procurement risk

🏫 Who This Hub Is For

This resource is designed for:

• School Business Managers
• Finance Directors / CFOs
• Headteachers
• Academy Trust Procurement Teams
• HR Managers
• MAT Central Teams

📌 Why the GCA Framework Matters

The RM6376 framework provides schools with:

✔ A fully compliant procurement route
✔ Pre-approved education recruitment suppliers
✔ Transparent and capped pricing structures
✔ Reduced administrative burden
✔ Stronger safeguarding and compliance assurance

🚀 Getting Started

If your school or trust is new to the framework, the recommended starting points are:

1. What is the GCA Framework?
2. How to Complete the Short Order Form
3. Academy Trust Requirements
4. Ofsted Compliance Guidance