1. FUNDING MODEL

2. Funding Model 2015-16 LLC Funding rates Enrolment On-programme
Positive Progression Payment (PPP)
Achievement (timely or non-timely)

3. Enrolment 8% of the LLC Funding Rate
Payable when the learner has passed the appropriate census date (2 weeks for short programmes, 6 weeks for long programmes)

4. On-Programme Divided into equal monthly values
Paid every 3 months, or on completion of the learning aim, whichever is sooner

5. Positive Progress Payment
Flat rate of £50 per learner
Payable where a learner progresses into
sustained employment,
self-employment,
or further training,
within 90 days of planned end date

6. Achievement Timely Achievement – Non-Timely Achievement –
25% of the LLC Funding Rate
payable on the successful achievement of the learning aim in a timely manner (within 90 days of planned end date)
Non-Timely Achievement –
15% of the LLC Funding Rate
payable where the achievement is non-timely

7. Additional Learning Support
£120 per learner per month (irrespective of the number of aims), for programmes of longer than one month
ALS claims must be supported by
an assessment of the support required
a planned programme of support
evidence of support delivery

8. Under Represented Client Groups
A bonus will be payable for the successful completion of specific under-represented learners on specific courses – for example, women successfully completing construction courses.
Details of bonuses will be specified in the individual sub-contracts.

9. General SFA Funding Rules apply – e.g. learner eligibility
Separate rates for fully funded or co-funded
Delivery outside London may attract lower rates

10. Funding Example 1 Dip in Electrical Installations LARS Ref - 6005498
8 months
LLC Full Funding Rate
Total £2,950
Stage
Payment
Cumulative
Enrolment
£236
After 3 months
£722
£958
After 6 months
£1,681
Completion 8 months
£482
£2,163
Positive Progress Payment
£50
£2,213
Timely Achievement
£738
£2,950

11. Funding Example 2 Cert in H & S C LARS Ref - 60012973 2 months
LLC Full Funding Rate
Total £1,250
Stage
Payment
Cumulative
Enrolment
£100
Completion 2 months
£788
£888
Positive Progress Payment
£50
£938
Timely Achievement
£313
£1,250