Update – 25th June 2024
On 22 May 2024 the Prime Minister asked His Majesty the King to dissolve Parliament in preparation for a general election. Parliament was dissolved on Thursday 30 May and the General Election will take place on Thursday 4 July.
The pre-election period started at 00:01 on Saturday 25 May. During this period there are restrictions on the conduct of government business, including information sharing and communications. This arises from the special character of government business during an election campaign, and from the need to maintain, and be seen to maintain, the impartiality of the Civil Service.
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has assessed that further decisions or communications activity relating to funding under the Adult Social Care Training and Development Fund (TDF) should be suspended over the pre-election period.
DHSC aims to provide further information when the general election period concludes and they are in a position to do so.
As a registered Assessment Centre with our Awarding Body, TQUK, Careskills Academy can offer recognised qualifications that are eligible for Government funding when they launch the new Adult Social Care Training and Development fund.
Claims for reimbursement will be made through a digital online claims service, which will go live in summer 2024. Further information will be confirmed later in the year, prior to the online claims service going live.
Below are the details of our funded qualifications, but the most important thing is that you are ready to make your claim for reimbursement of these qualifications.
Funding Eligibility Criteria
Funding is available for non-regulated members of the adult social care workforce in England, including deputy and Care Quality Commission registered managers and agency staff. To qualify, their employer (including local authorities) must meet all the following criteria:
- provide an adult social care service.
- directly employ care staff in England
- have completed the Adult Social Care Workforce Data Set (ASC-WDS).
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) will administer the fund on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC)
NHSBSA will send invitations to ASC employers to access the online funding service when it is available, therefore, to be ready, and receive your invitation for reimbursement funding you must meet the criteria and register with the ASC-WDS.
Reimbursement will generally be made following training or course completion; however, the government are exploring whether they can make partial payments in advance for completion of some courses, particularly accredited qualifications. No decision on this has been made yet.
For the most up to date information from the government website, click here
Careskills Academy Funded Qualifications
Train the Trainer
Careskills Academy include the following qualification in our Train the Trainer Programme, to ensure that you are a recognised and accredited trainer, and this qualification is now funded, so you will be able to claim back reimbursement for this.
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training
*Please note that reimbursement claims for this qualification will only be available for completions after April 1st, 2024, based on current Government information.
Medication Train the Trainer
This course is coming soon and is a great addition to our very successful Train the Trainer Programme. To be eligible for this course, you must hold a minimum of a level 2 medication qualification.
If you are not eligible, Careskills Academy will provide the following qualification, as part of your Medication Trainer course, and this qualification will be funded, so you can claim back reimbursement for this.
- Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication in Health and Social Care
Register your interest in Medication Train the Trainer here
Read more information about this training here
Level2 Adult Social Care Certificate
The Level 2 Adult social Care Certificate is a new qualification, due to be launched in Summer 2024. As a Recognised Assessment Centre, Careskills Academy intend to provide this qualification, which will be funded, if you are eligible to claim back reimbursement.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop the learner’s knowledge and understanding of the underlying principles and skills required for a variety of job roles in the adult health and social care sector.
This qualification develops competence therefore learners must be in paid work to enable assessment to take place.
Entry Requirements
This qualification is suitable for learners of 19 years of age and above. Employer specific induction and mandatory training is to be completed prior to the learner starting the qualification. However, the employer can decide if the qualification can be completed alongside employer specific induction and mandatory training.
There are 15 Mandatory units that must be completed to achieve this qualification.
Register your interest in level 2 Adult Social Care Certificate here
Read more information about this qualification here
Important information
Please note that Careskills Academy are unable to make funding claims on your behalf. Access to the fund is for direct employers of care staff only, therefore we can only offer advice and guidance, based on the information provided on the Government website or is provided by Skills for Care.
