Funding

Most of our varied and valuable qualifications available are funded under Section 96, this is now known as the 14 to 16 offer (approved by ESFA) which covers a diverse range of subject sector areas and specialisms. Our list of funded qualifications and specific information on eligibility for funding under Section 96 for 2020 to 2021 can be found here:

https://section96.education.gov.uk/

https://section96.education.gov.uk/Home/Downloads

Please access this download folder above which you can filter to find our qualifications. 

In addition to this, our portfolio includes qualifications accessible to centres offering more school - based courses: “The Education and Skills Funding Agency provides pre-16 funding for schools to local authorities via dedicated schools grants. This funding is distributed to schools in the local authority…”

Alternative website – 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/16-to-19-funding-how-it-worMost of our varied and valuable qualifications available are funded under Section 96, this is now known as the 14 to 16 offer (approved by ESFA) which covers a diverse range of subject sector areas and specialisms. Our list of funded qualifications and specific information on eligibility for funding under Section 96 for 2020 to 2021 can be found heMost of our varied and valuable qualifications available are funded under Section 96, this is now known as the 14 to 16 offer (approved by ESFA) which covers a diverse range of subject sector areas and specialisms. Our list of funded qualifications and specific information on eligibility for funding under Section 96 for 2020 to 2021 can be found here:

Most of our varied and valuable qualifications available are funded under Section 96, this is now known as the 14 to 16 offer (approved by ESFA) which covers a diverse range of subject sector areas and specialisms.

 

Our list of funded qualifications and specific information on eligibility for funding under Section 96 for 2020 to 2021 can be found here:

 

https://section96.education.gov.uk/

 

https://section96.education.gov.uk/Home/Downloads

 

Please access this download folder above which you can filter to find our qualifications. 

 

In addition to this, our portfolio includes qualifications accessible to centres offering more school - based courses: “The Education and Skills Funding Agency provides pre-16 funding for schools to local authorities via dedicated schools grants. This funding is distributed to schools in the local authority…”

 

Alternative website:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/16-to-19-funding-how-it-works

Maximise your learners’ success by including a range of employability and /or entrepreneurship skills in tutorial time, as part of your learners’ study programme and associated curriculum.

 

With our flexible qualification offer, you can give your learners an additional qualification, giving them a competitive edge to aid their progression into successful employment or onto further/higher study.

 

Our qualifications have already been successfully delivered by range of the colleges and other providers we work with and have proved to be highly successful in a range of centres and for their learners.

 

We continue to review and develop this portfolio of additional qualifications to ensure they remain robust and valid. These can used to support the delivery of tutorials, induction, work based learning and other aspects of the study programme.

 

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/16-to-19-study-programmes-guide-for-providers

 

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/16-to-19-funding-how-it-works

 

 

Most of our Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3, Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications are funded under local flexibility funding, and again specific information on each qualification offered and associated funding can be accessed via the hub. 

 

To search for our funded qualifications on the Hub, type in: OPENCOLLNETWESTMID in the box “Awarding Org Code or Name” or if you are aware of it add the qualification learning aim number within the box.

 

As centres, you can respond to local areas needs and improve local outcomes by choosing from our diverse portfolio or by developing customised provision with us.

 

To help use this funding effective information on qualifications within this funding stream is provided here.

 

The 19-23 entitlement funding covers first level 2 and level 3 qualifications only. This can include some apprenticeships, see the ESFA Apprenticeship funding page or access this page.

We currently offer our centres over 60 wide ranging and valuable qualifications which are beneficial to our centres and their learners, which are eligible for funding under the stream.

 

This includes our Access to HE Diplomas.

 

This funding only supports Level 3 to Level 6 qualifications and many learners should be able to access a 19+FE loan or Advanced Learner Loans. These aim to help learners aged 19 + to manage the costs of learning to enable progression in employment, education and life. These qualifications cover a range of sectors from Health to Creative & Digital to Educational and Training making them attractive to a broad audience. Advanced learner loans are paid directly to the college or training provider on behalf of the individual. 

 

“Advanced Learner Loans are available for individuals aged 19 or above to undertake approved qualifications at levels 3 to level 6, at an approved provider in England. Advanced learner loans give individuals access to financial support for tuition costs similar to that available in higher education and are demonstrated by Student Finance England”.

 

Since 2018 we have developed even more qualifications which will attract this stream of qualifications including diverse range of qualifications within the animal care sector. These qualifications have been developed by using range of industry experts and employees to ensure validity and current within the subject area.

 

 

Our full list of qualifications with Advanced Learner Loan Funding can be found here.

The AEB funds the delivery of education and training for learners aged 19+ and the funding can be accessed through local training providers or colleges. The AEB aims to engage adults to provide them with the skills and learning needed to progress within the workplace or to equip them for an apprenticeship.

 

Employers can access AEB to improve or refresh skills of their current workforce, and learners can utilise the AEB funding to gain new skills to prepare them for the workplace, improve progression opportunities or support a career change.

 

There is national support through the current funding methodology via the ESFA for individuals to progress by developing their English Language maths skills. Learners can achieve qualifications supported by the funding – thereby increasing the number for individuals achieving GCSE grade 9-4 qualifications or Functional Skills Level 2.

 

View the AEB funding rules here.

 

We offer an attractive range of eligible qualifications that centres can use across numerous sectors, enabling pathways for learners -taking them successfully from Entry Level upwards, and enabling the development of the essential skills needed got employment, further study and life enhancement. We also offer short, flexible qualifications that are eligible for AEB funding.

European Social Funds (ESF) are used in several ways. This includes funding qualifications to finance ESF projects, training and education. We advise that due to the varied nature of this funding stream you again check on the hub for qualification for current funding eligibility. 

 

This link sets out the rules for funding for the ESF which was updated in January 2021.

 

Some of the main aims of the ESF funding are: