The Childcare Strategy has funding available to support individuals undertaking qualifications which will enable them to register with the Scottish Social Services Council.
Funding is limited and applications will be prioritised. Full funding will not be made available and individuals will be required to apply for an Individual Training Account (ITA) or a Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) account and make a personal contribution of 25% towards the cost of their course.
Steps to take
- Individuals must decide on the qualification they wish to undertake and apply to their preferred training provider.
- Once they have been accepted on the course, they must then apply to SAAS or ITA for funding (see below).
- Submit an application for funding to the Childcare Strategy Team on the two forms attached.
To apply for an ITA account, visit My World of Work.
To apply for a part time grant with SAAS, visit their Part-time funding - SAAS webpage. When applying for a SAAS, individuals must inform them that "It is expected that a proportion of the balance will be funded by either their employer or a third party".
Your endorser should complete this at the same time as the application, without this your application cannot be progressed.
Useful contacts
| Who | Website | Contact number |
|---|---|---|
| University of the Highlands and Islands (Perth College) | 01738 877000 | |
| University of Dundee | University of Dundee, UK, Scotland, United Kingdom | 01382 383000 |
| Adam Smith College | Home | Fife College | 03442 480115 |
| Azilo Training | Childcare & Health and Social Care Apprenticeships and Training | AziloTraining | 0800 783 1103 |
| Coralshore Ltd Training Services | Coralshore Training | Dundee | Facebook | 01382 774915 |
| Training Solutions (Scotland) | Training Solutions Scotland | 01382 802 575 |
| SSSC (Scottish Social Services Council) | Scottish Social Services Council | SSSC | 0345 6030 891 |
