1. The TSI FUNDING NEWS Jackie Taylor – Skills for Care Contracts Manager

2. Workforce Development Fund New Dept of Health funding - Skills for Care replaces TSI Funding Supports QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework) vocational qualifications – care sector

3. Priority Areas for 2011/12 dementia end of life learning disabilities safeguarding management Large range of units available – NOT ALL FUNDED! Will not fund any mandatory courses

4. How can I access the funding? Funding for eligible units @ approx. £8 per credit Level 2 Diploma = 46 credits Claims will be processed via a partnership – open tender process Your organisation will need to be NMDS-SC compliant

5. So what does the QCF look like? Diploma – 36 plus credits Certificate 13 – 36 credits Award 1-12 credits Award Certificate Diploma Available at levels 1 - 8 1 credit = approx 10 hours of learning

6. Level 2 / 3 HSC Diploma Level 2 Diploma Group A = 24 credits Group B and C at least 22 credits TOTAL credits 46 Group A Mandatory Units Group B Knowledge Units: Generic Pathway Dementia Pathway LD Pathway Group C = Optional Units Level 3 Diploma Group A = 28 Credits Groups B & C = at least 30 credits TOTAL Credits 58

7. Funded units 16 Dementia Units 3 End of Life Units 24 Learning Disability Units 3 Safeguarding Units 23 Management Units 84 Other accepted QCF units Lets take a closer look...............................

8. Useful Links General QCF Information: http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/qcf/ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership: New Qualification Options Leaflets: http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/qualifications_and_training/qualificationsandcre ditframeworkQCF/leadership_for_health_and_social_care.aspx http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/qualifications_and_training/qualificationsandcred itframeworkQCF/supporting_materials.aspx

9. Can I still claim funding for NVQs? NVQs – Completed 1 st January 2011 up until Mid-October DO NOT SEND ANY PAPERWORK IN Partnership contracts issued at end of July 2011

10. Keeping your NMDS-SC updated benefits your organisation and the sector The Department of Health and the NHS Information Centre - this informs decision making around funding, resources and policies that impact upon the sector. The Care Quality Commission (CQC) - NMDS-SC provides information directly to them to reduce the burden on employers. This only applies to employers who give permissions for this data transfer. The Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) - provides evidence on how important overseas workers are to the social care sector. Local authorities - NMDS-SC will help them gain a clearer understanding of the workforce in their local area helping them develop their Integrated Local Area Workforce Strategies and meet the Putting People First milestones

11. Enables you to benchmark against other similar organisations Aids workforce planning Tool to identify training needs Reduce CQC paperwork (remember you have to agree to share your information with CQC)

12. NMDS-SC Data Worker IDNI No.Contracted hours of work Home PostcodeDOBMain job role GenderDisabilityOther job roles Ethnic OriginWorkers nationalityWorking arrangements Was worker born in UK?If no – country of birthQualifications held Induction TrainingDate induction completedQualifications working towards Employment StatusYear first employed in social care Continuity of employmentAdditional Hours SicknessStart date Source of recruitmentStatus of main job role Salary IntervalSalary

13. Update Now Link for NMDS-SC Completion Flyer: http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/funding/skills_for_care_funding/wdf_eligibility_cr iteria.aspx Contact us if you need help: Jackie Taylor0203 167 4679 jackietaylor@hcpa.info Office0203 167 4680 admin@hcpa.info

14. What is an Apprenticeship An opportunity to learn whilst gaining practical experience – remember the apprentice can be any age and can be someone you already employ A Level 2 Health & Social Care Apprenticeship - Contains the following elements: Diploma in Health & Social Care Certificate in Preparing to Work in Health & Social Care Functional Skills Employer Rights and Responsibilities

15. Stretch your training budget.... Be ready to access the Workforce Development Fund Make sure your HCPA Enhanced Membership is paid so you continue to have access to SCILS resources and training Access Local Authority training and e-learning – Use the Training Directory Talk to your training providers – mandatory training could be included within QCF or HCPA funded short courses Think Apprenticeships – 16- 19 fully funded – 19+ possible employer contribution but negotiate! Watch out for HCPA e-news with training initiative alerts

16. Thank you and any questions