The fund is also available to foster care providers registering foster carers to undertake Level 3 NVQ in health and social care.

 

Brian Tytherleigh, Children's Workforce Development Council director of national programmes, urged employers to apply as soon as possible, as the funds will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis. He said: "We will continue to monitor the take-up of the funds to ensure the timely assessment of any need for further funding."

An online application form can be accessed on the Children's Workforce Development Council website.