QCF Funding

Nick Linford Special Adviser on Funding and Performance

Overview of presentation

> The funding policy > The four delivery gateways > The funding methodology > The demand-led funding formula > The Learning Aim Database > QCF rates and rules > Implications for colleges and training providers

The funding policy

> The QCF brings significant changes to what is funded > There will be tens of thousands of QCF units and qualifications, but a small minority will be fundable > In most cases the relevant Sector Skills Council will advise which QCF units and quals will attract funding Not fundable Fundable (all ages) QCF qualification options Fundable (under 19 only) Fundable (19+ only)

The four delivery gateways

The funding of QCF quals and units will be prioritised from August 2010 across the following four delivery gateways Funding based on demand-led funding formula 1. Learner-responsive 16-18 and Adult 2. Employer-responsive Train to Gain and Apprenticeships Funding mainly based on length of programme 3. Pre-employment 4. Offender Learning

QCF funding methodology

Funding based on the number QCF credits is being considered for 2013/14 Until then, the existing funding methodology remains unchanged In demand-led funding, units and qualifications are given a listed rate known as a Standard Leaner Number Guided Learner Hour (SLN GLH), or simply an SLN rate Other programmes, such as pre-employment, fund the duration and outcome (including sustainable employment)

Demand-led formula

Demand-led funding formula, where SLN SLN GLH 450 x National Funding Rate x Weightings = SLN = Funding This listed value is found on the Learning Aim Database (LAD) Set by the funding body each year, based on affordability A range of weightings dependant on the provider, learner and qualification

The Learning Aim Database

A list of fundable QCF units and quals will be published quarterly, but the LAD is an online and downloadable database which contains the SLN values http://providers.lsc.gov.uk/LAD

QCF rates and rules

Qual rates and other elements can be very different NVQ in Housing Level 3, 10014597 520 SLN or part-time unlisted Programme weighting D Full level 3 Fundable for all Diploma in Housing (NVQ) (QCF) Level 3, 50066912 180 SLN (as 140-220 recommended glh) Programme weighting A Not full level 3 (yet 37 credits) Only fundable for 19+ ALR Hospitality Apprenticeship is 2.188 SLN in NQF and 1.584 SLN in QCF And do the right staff understand > > > Rules of Combination (RoC) Credit Accumulation and Transfer (CAT) Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Implications for providers

> Some quals no longer to be fundable > Some quals will be fundable for some learners > The QCF funding rates can be very different > Providers should keep checking the LAD > Providers should not under-estimate the A51a Curriculum planning which takes these things into account will be more critical than ever

Finally

The hands-on guide to post-16 funding > 2009/10 edition with new chapters (160 pages) > Find out more at www.fundingguide.co.uk

> Now working in partnership with The Data Service on

The hands-on guide to post-16 performance and data

> Find out more at www.dataguide.co.uk

Funding masterclasses and free resources > Training events around the country > Sign-up online for access to a variety of free resources > Find out more at www.planningandfunding.co.uk

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