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Funding for training

You may be able to access funding if you need to gain a qualification, here we provide some suggestions.

Some sources of funding will be available to you as the learner, while your employer or learning provider needs to apply for others. You should also ask your employer and learning provider about any available funding as this is not a complete list. We provide updates on funding in the news section of our website.

Funding for social work study

Funding to support your studies towards an approved social work programme.

Part time fee grant

Find out if you’re eligible to apply for a grant to study a part-time course in social services and healthcare.

Practice Learning Support Grant (PLSG)

A grant is available for students undertaking an approved social work programme to support them during practice placements.

Modern apprenticeship funding

Apprenticeships allow people to learn and gain qualifications while working.

Voluntary Sector Development Fund (VSDF)

Funding for voluntary sector organisations providing social services to contribute to the costs of staff gaining qualifications to meet SSSC registration requirements.