Expectations and terms of the Grant:
Applications have now been completed for the current year.
A Discretionary Application can be discussed with Wallace, who can arrange a workforce development review if you find you are in difficult circumstances.
A Discretionary Application can be discussed with Wallace, who can arrange a workforce development review if you find you are in difficult circumstances.
Please remember:
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This Grant is a contribution towards your social care training / resources to support your social care employees with their learning and development in your organisation working within Wiltshire and Swindon. You will be expected to contribute towards the cost of the training.
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All payments will be made through the BACS process this year.
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Tell us what the funding will go towards – we need to know how this funding will improve your services.
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We expect you to claim your grant funding as soon as possible, however, all funding must be claimed by 30th April 2012, later claims will not be accepted.
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You must use the funding for exactly what you have requested. Should you need to change this, you must let the Development Manager know and once agreed, confirm the change in writing.
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You are responsible for keeping your records and paying for any VAT if you are VAT registered. Please only include VAT in your claim if you are NOT VAT registered.
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You must keep a record of how this grant has been utilised. It may be subject to an audit by us or the Department of Health audit, as it is public monies.
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You agree that the Partnership can keep an electronic record of your details for the purposes of the grant.
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You must not charge your staff for any training this grant funds or make any profit from this grant
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We are again supporting providers who have had difficulties with their inspection reports and need additional input – please contact: Wallace – Mobile: 07920 806 378
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Please note:
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You are responsible for returning your applications (and claims) prior to all deadlines.
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We are continuing to support providers who may require support following a CQC inspection) -
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If you receive Direct payments, please call us to see if we can support the learning and development of your PA.
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What the grant can / cannot be used for
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Specialist Short Courses that support training that helps achieve: CQC Outcomes, Continuing Professional Development, which are NOT STATUTORY or a MANDATORY requirement.
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We have included a guidance sheet on the application to give you ideas.
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It cannot be used for any nursing related courses -
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It does not pay for the lunch or refreshments part of a course, there is an expectation that you will do this
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It is not designed to pay for the travel, accommodation or subsistence, again, there is an expectation that you will do this
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Transport is not funded
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Stationery or flip-
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In-
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We cannot fund venues this year
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courses not stated on the application without prior agreement
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The Grant does not fund Free / other fully funded training / QCF units/ Degree courses
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