Links
Funding and Awarding Bodies
Here you'll find links and information on the funding we use for training, the quality standards we adhere to, and the respected awarding bodies used for our courses.
Skills Funding Agency
www.skillsfundingagency.bis.gov.uk
The Skills Funding Agency is an agency of the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS). They fund and regulate adult FE and skills training in England.
Young People's Learning Agency
www.ypla.gov.uk
The Young People’s Learning Agency (YPLA) was established by the Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009 and launched in April 2010. They are sponsored by the Department for Education and exist to support the delivery of training and education to all 16 – 19 year olds in England.
European Social Fund
www.esf.gov.uk
The European Social Fund (ESF) was set up to improve employment opportunities in the European Union and so help raise standards of living. It aims to help people fulfil their potential by giving them better skills and better job prospects.
Apprenticeships
www.apprenticeships.org.uk
learndirect
www.learndirect.co.uk
EMTA Awards Limited
www.eal.org.uk
The matrix Standard
www.matrixstandard.com
The matrix Standard is the unique quality framework for the effective delivery of information, advice and/or guidance on learning and work.
