Wave 6 Skills Bootcamps Funding Information Event

Skills Bootcamp Model Employer delivering bespoke training themselves
Training provider delivers a bespoke training solution for an employer – where no training capacity lies with employer
Training provider delivers a ‘generic course’ for a range of employees and/or general public to attend
Specification (Application document) will define allowable learner types
Skills Bootcamps are free to learners
Where training is bespoke for an employer or an employee is enrolling on to the Skills Bootcamp with the intention of taking on new or enhanced role with their existing employer, a co-funded amount is required as contribution from the employer. 10% for SME, 30% for large organisation 4<br>

Learner Eligibility 5 Adults can live outside of the LEP geographical area if working or seeking to work with an employer in the LEP region
Available to all adults aged 19 or over
On or before 31 August 2024 for Skills Bootcamps starting between 01 April 2025 and 31 July 2025
On or before 31 August 2025 for Skills Bootcamps starting between 01 August 2025 and 31 March 2025
Must have the right to work in the UK
Must meet residency requirements
Must not actively recruit learners that live outside of England<br>

Payment Milestones 6 Data is submitted via the Individualised Learner Record (ILR). Payments are made upon receipt and validation of data, supporting evidence and a claim form.<br>

Quality Assurance and Ofsted 7 DFE and Ofsted
Providers are inspected by Ofsted using the evaluation criteria set out in the Further Education and Skills Inspection Handbook.

Broadly, Ofsted inspect Intent, Implementation & Impact of Skills Bootcamps.

All 'New Providers' will receive an Ofsted Monitoring Visit within 18 months of starting delivery

In addition, the DfE's Skills Bootcamp Quality Assurance Team can review your provision West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (MCA)
The MCA carry out a range of activities to monitor the quality of Skills Bootcamps and to support the improvement of outcomes for providers and learners.

Quality assurance activities include:
Annual monitoring visits
Regular progress meetings
Evidence audits
Completion of learner satisfaction surveys
Reviewing KPIs to assess effectiveness of delivery

The CA provide a range of support with quality assurance processes and Ofsted visit preparations, including: Monitoring visit forums for new providers
Provision of key document templates
Provider development plans
Connecting with other providers.<br>

Call 2 Offer 8<br>

Call 2 Offer 9<br>

Application Document One Application Document per lot. The document has the following sections:

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- Other rules around areas such as charging, payments, curriculum planning.
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Maximum Grant Funding Amount
Allowable learner types
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- Other rules around areas such as charging, payments, curriculum planning.

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Maximum Grant Funding Amount
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- Other rules around areas such as charging, payments, curriculum planning.

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Maximum Grant Funding Amount
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- Other rules around areas such as charging, payments, curriculum planning.

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Maximum Grant Funding Amount
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- Other rules around areas such as charging, payments, curriculum planning.

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Maximum Grant Funding Amount
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- Other rules around areas such as charging, payments, curriculum planning.
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Maximum Grant Funding Amount
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Application Document (Appendices) As well as completing the Application Document, you should complete all appendices referred to in the Application Document and return the letter requested from your Chief Finance Officer : areas, payments,.
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Maximum Grant Funding Amount
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Application Document The Application Documents and Appendices will be made available by 5pm on 31st March, on the Skills Bootcamp webpage here: Skills Bootcamps (Wave 5) – Employers and Providers
The Application Document should be read thoroughly before applying. 12<br>

Key Takeaways  Employer centric
Training is always free to learners. Employers must contribute (Co-funded SME 10%, Large organisation 30%)
Training no longer than 16 weeks
Minimum of 60 Guided Learning Hours (contact hours) - 20 Guided Learning Hours for practical driving courses.
Applications should be well-evidenced – clear need identified
Applications should offer Value for Money (consider the cost to the employer – 10%/30% of cost)
Application should demonstrate impact and learnings from previous Skills Bootcamps delivery or other similar provision
You will be required to submit letters of support from employers using template (appendix D)
Learner support vital – including for those who withdraw
Do not underestimate the administrative process 13<br>

Provisional Timeline 14 Call Opens: 31st March

Call Closes: 28th April

Assessment concludes: 9th May

Clarifications returned (if applicable): 19th May

Decisions Approved and decision notices issued: 6th June

Grant Offer Letters issued: 27th June To apply please visit: Apply to deliver Skills Bootcamps - West of England Combined Authority<br>

Applying for Wave 6 Skills Bootcamp Funding Tools & Tips Webinar Watch the recording from our tools and tips webinar that was held on 11th March here: Apply to deliver Skills Bootcamps - West of England Combined Authority
The session shares best practice for writing grant funding proposals.
You will also find on the page a copy of the ‘Tools and Tips Webinar’ presentation slides: download a copy of the presentation deck here (pdf, 1mb). 15<br>

Q&AFurther details available on our web page https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/employment-skills/skills-bootcamps/providers-and-employers/<br>