Information for LWDP Training Providers

To become an LWDP training provider the training provider must submit the following to the LWDP:

• Copy of all trainers CV’s
• Copy of confirmation of accreditation to provide training from any appropriate awarding body
• Detailed copy of course outline for none externally accredited awards.
• Signed copy of the LWDP’s Principles, Conditions and Code of Conduct which can be downloaded by clicking here
• The names and addresses of two referees who will validate your details

In the pursuit of our aim to help the providers of care within Lancashire to meet the National Minimum Care Standards in respect of training and staff development the LWDP are charged with:
 
1)    the fair and equitable distribution of a considerable amount of funding to the care providers of Lancashire.
2)    the responsibility of ensuring that funding sourced on a per capita basis reflects the true workforce make-up
3)    maintaining accurate and auditable records of funding dissemination

The LWDP use LancashirePlan as an on-line solution for collecting the above information and administrating the funding records. 
This year (2007/08) all care providers must book all their funded training through LancashirePlan and all training providers must use LancashirePlan to maintain their records. 
Licences to use LancashirePlan have been purchased by LWDP. Training Providers are to pay a 2% administration charge for all LWDP funded training.  

The process described quickly:

1.  Care Providers apply for funding through an on-line application form accessible via LancashirePlan. 
2. Training Providers  use LancashirePlan to advertise or notify providers of their course availability.
3.  Care organisation book or request a course directly through LancashirePlan, training providers are automatically sent an email with these details.
4. The training takes place
5. The training provider logs onto LancashirePlan via a secure login and marks the booked course as completed.  With NVQ’s it with be necessary to enter the choice of NVQ units against the learner (mandatory units are automatically assigned) and again mark the unit as completed.
6. The LWDP makes a payment to the Care organisation.

For extra detail please click here to see the flow chart

Care providers who do not have access to a computer with an internet connection can call the LWDP and a networker will visit to assist them with the application for funding on one occasion and give advice about how they can do this in the future.**
Training providers can call Stuart at the LWDP for any help and support they need with the administration process.

Additionally, LancashirePlan can provide care provider members with a complete training management / HR tool, which maintains their CSCI, Health and Safety and NMDS-SC reports. For more details and a demonstration in your place of work please contact Jack Moorehead – networkers co-ordinator at the LWDP 01772 761855.

Funding available:

1) NVQ in Health & Social Care - Either £100 or £75 per unit is available, dependent on the choice of training provider for NVQ in Health & Social Care at level 2 or 3
2) Basic Courses:
A  grant of up to £50 per course, for 3 courses, will be paid directly to the employer for courses lasting a minimum of 1 day or 6 to 8 taught hours providing funding has been agreed in advance and the course is booked on LancashirePlan from the list of funded courses.
The application forms must be completed on line and approved before the course starts.Once completed the payment is made,in the case of the accredited courses on production of a copy of the awarding body certificate or in the case of the internal courses a copy of the course syllabus plus a certificate from the training provider.
The course cannot be part of the NVQ programme or Induction/Foundation where other funds are available.
To see a list of the courses which are funded please click here

There is, in addition, funding available for Continuous Professional Development (CPD) for staff working in the sector who have a professional qualification.

Training Provider Registration form including the Principles, Conditions and Code of Conduct can be downloaded  by clicking here